Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience

The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) is offering the “Proposition 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience” grant to nonprofit, public agency, and tribal government entities for projects that improve watershed health, wildfire resilience, forest and chaparral restoration, and create green‑jobs pathways for disadvantaged or vulnerable populations within the RMC jurisdiction (urban areas, rivers/tributaries, mountains/hills/foothills). Funding is sourced from State‑level Proposition 4 (SB‑867) and totals approximately $30.9 million, with individual awards ranging from $50 k to $2 M and a performance period of up to four years. Matching funds are not required but are encouraged. Applications are accepted from lead eligible agencies, and joint partnerships with non‑eligible partners are allowed. No letter of intent or matched‑funding requirement. The grant emphasizes community engagement, multi‑benefit outcomes, and leveraging additional funding sources. • Eligible applicants: nonprofit, public agency, tribal government (lead agency) • Eligible geographies: urban, river/tributary, mountain/hill/foothill areas in the San Gabriel & Los Angeles River watersheds • Funding: $30.9 M total; $50 k–$2 M per award; advances & reimbursements • Project focus: watershed improvement, wildfire & forest resilience, habitat restoration, green workforce development • Period of performance: up to 4 years • No mandatory matching funds or letter of intent • Application deadline not listed; open date 12/11/2025; award announcement expected 12/11/2025 • Contact: (626) 815‑1019, [email protected]