Description
The Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2023 West is a funding opportunity for at-risk local communities and Indian Tribes to plan for and mitigate against the risk created by wildfire. The grant provides funding for two primary project types: the development and revision of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) and the implementation of projects described in a CWPP that is less than ten years old. The grant prioritizes at-risk communities in areas with high or very high wildfire hazard potential, low-income communities, and communities impacted by a severe disaster.
Key points to consider:
• Eligible applicants include units of local government, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, State forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations.
• The grant requires a match of 10% for CWPP development/revision and 25% for project implementation.
• Applications must be submitted through the CWDG application portal by 11:59 pm, Eastern Time Zone, November 4, 2023.
• The grant is a national competitive program with no regional allocation of funding.
• Projects must be completed within five years.
• The grant supports the three goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy: Restore and Maintain Landscapes, Create Fire Adapted Communities, and Improve Wildfire Response.