The California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) is offering $702,474 in grant funds through the 2025 State Fire Capacity (SFC) Grant Program. This funding supports hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, education, and mitigation activities throughout California.
Grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 and cover a two-year project period. Applicants may request up to $225,000 in federal funding for projects that help communities prepare for and reduce wildfire risks.
The program focuses on hazardous fuels reduction and maintenance on non-federal lands, community wildfire protection plans and assessments, and wildfire prevention education and outreach.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, homeowners associations, Native American tribes, resource conservation districts, municipalities, institutions of higher education, joint-powers authorities, special districts, school districts, counties, and state agencies.
The grant period is projected from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2027. The application deadline is August 31, 2025.
For more information, visit CFSC.
