CAL FIRE Invests $90 Million in Wildfire Prevention Projects

This just in – CAL FIRE is investing more than $90 million in 94 local wildfire prevention projects across California as part of the state’s wildfire preparedness strategy. Projects focus on protecting people, structures, and communities through hazardous fuels reduction, planning and education. Over the last five years, CAL FIRE has awarded more than $450 million in wildfire prevention funding to more than 450 projects, emphasizing public safety, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and building resilience against wildfires. CAL FIRE grant programs provide funding for fire prevention activities, to improve forest health, and to enhance community resilience, workforce development in rural and tribal communities, business innovation, and new recreation opportunities.  

411: https://www.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/grants/wildfire-prevention-grants