CAL FIRE Wood Products and Bioenergy – Local Conservation Corps

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is offering a grant opportunity for certified Local Conservation Corps to support workforce development for fire prevention and wildfire resiliency work in California. The grant will fund projects that develop and expand the workforce in fire prevention, wildfire resiliency, prescribed fire, right-of-way clearing, forestry, and other forest-industry support services. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations and certified Local Conservation Corps. The total estimated available funding is $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. The grant period of performance is from the date of award to March 31, 2031. Some key points to consider: • Eligible projects must support workforce development for fire prevention and wildfire resiliency work in California • Certified Local Conservation Corps are the only eligible applicants • The grant will fund activities such as developing and expanding the workforce in fire prevention, wildfire resiliency, and other forest-industry support services • The total estimated available funding is $2,000,000 • Individual awards will range from $500,000 to $2,000,000