2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants

The 2026 Wildfire Resilience Block Grants aim to build local capacity and provide financial and technical forestry assistance to nonindustrial forest landowners. The program focuses on reforestation, wildfire resilience practices, and forest management education. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and special districts. The grant will support projects that promote long-term storage of carbon in forest trees and soils, reduce forest overcrowding and pests, and further the goals of the California Forest Carbon Plan. • Eligible geographies: All forested areas in California owned by nonindustrial forest landowners. • Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and special districts. • Funding method: Advances and reimbursements. • Total estimated available funding: $10,000,000. • Expected number of awards: 4-9. • Estimated amount per award: $100,000 - $5,000,000.