The Fuel Reduction grants are designed to assist communities with specific, short-term projects or activities related to reducing fuels and improving defensible space.
Donor Name: Deschutes County
State: Oregon
County: Deschutes County (OR)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Deschutes County has allocated $125,000 for the fall of 2025 to fund fuel reduction projects aimed at reducing wildfire risk in Deschutes County communities. Preference will be given to communities or neighborhoods that are working towards or have already achieved recognition as a Firewise USA ™ site and are proposing projects consistent with their Firewise action plan and community assessment.
Funding Information
The funding available through June 30, 2026 is $125,000. There are no minimum or maximum limits on grant requests, however awards are anticipated to range between $100 and $5,000. Actual award amounts will depend on demand.
Eligibility Activities
Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to
- Equipment rental
- Supplies for community work parties
- Contracting fees for roadside chipping, fuel reduction or defensible space creation
- Debris disposal fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must work at a neighborhood or community scale to reduce wildfire risks. Individual properties are not eligible. Activities should focus on reducing wildland fuels and/or improving defensible space around structures.
For more information, visit Deschutes County.
