Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire

This grant, titled “Prop 4 – Regional Wildfire,” provides up to $15 million for regional projects that enhance wildfire resilience, improve forest health, and reduce fire spread into populated areas within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments. Funding is state‑sourced, delivered via advances and reimbursements, and requires a Letter of Intent. No matched‑funding is required. The award period runs until June 30 2028, with liquidation allowed through June 30 2031. The number and size of awards are not predetermined. • Purpose: Strengthen local fire‑prevention capacity and forest resilience. • Eligible entities: Nonprofits, public agencies, tribal governments. • Geographic focus: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone (California). • Total funding available: $15 M; award count and amounts are dependent. • Application requirement: Letter of Intent; no matched funding needed. • Funding method: Advances and reimbursements. • Project performance deadline: Encumbrance by 6/30/2028; liquidation by 6/30/2031.