CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development

The CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development grant aims to support the restoration of healthy, resilient forests in California by funding business development and workforce development projects. Eligible projects include facilities, operations, and professional services that support forest restoration, as well as workforce development initiatives that increase capacity in logging, fuels treatment, manufacturing, and other support services. The grant is open to various types of applicants, including businesses, individuals, non-profits, and public agencies. • Eligible applicants: Business, Individual, Nonprofit, Other Legal Entity, Public Agency, Tribal Government • Eligible geographies: Statewide • Matching funding requirement: Varies depending on project type • Total estimated available funding: $10,000,000 • Expected number of awards: Dependent • Estimated amount per award: Dependent