Grant Opportunities
This is a page where we will list currently active grants that Sonoma County communities and fire mitigation groups can apply for. We know grants are especially crucial in this work, so that is why we have this resource and offer our services as a fiscal sponsor. For more information, check out the links below, or contact our Executive Coordinator, Marika at [email protected].
Grant Resources
Climate Smart Communities Initiative
Description:
Now accepting applications for grants to support community-led climate resilience efforts. The program targets U.S. communities, including Tribal nations, facing significant climate challenges. Eligible applicants include communities with fewer than 300,000 residents for local projects and up to 500,000 for regional initiatives. Full eligibility details and application guidelines are available on the program page. Applications are due by March 2025, with awards announced in summer 2025.
Amount: ~$100,000 over a 12-month period
Funding Source: This initiative is made possible by funding under the Inflation Reduction Act.
2025 Fire Safe Council Fuel Reduction Program
Description:
PG&E Vegetation Management team is pleased to announce the launch of their 2025 Fire Safe Council Fuel Reduction Program. The focus of this grant is to help protect communities from wildfires by providing funding for wildfire fuel reduction projects and improvements to fire evacuation routes.
Amount: Projects have traditionally been funded at $100k or less . Project scopes over $100k will
also be considered, but additional documentation may be required.
Funding Source: Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)
Environmental Justice Action Grants Program
Description:
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) is managing the Environmental Justice Action Grants Program, offering funding for various community-focused projects. These grants aim to support tribes, community-based organizations, and residents in areas such as emergency preparedness, public health protection, environmental and climate decision-making, and coordinated enforcement efforts. Round 2 applications are expected to open in January 2025, with reviews finalized by April 2025.
Amount: No more than $300,000 per project, or $500,000 per applicant per fiscal year. Grants may be available for up to 24 months.
Funding Source: The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG) Program and Policy Guide (PPG)
Description:
FEMA created this guide to provide guidance and information useful for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to navigate the application and use of awards for fire suppression services, airborne assets, equipment, supplies, and personnel in support of communities’ response and recovery efforts.
They offer different grants including:
- Fire Management Assistance Grants
- Hazard Mitigation Grants Program
- Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities
- Disaster Mitigation Grant Program
- To get FEMA Announcements on the latest Hazard Mitigation Assistance announcements and grant information by email, subscribe here.
Funding Source: FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Amount: $1 Billion to be awarded in National Competitive Grants
Description: The state is investing $2.6 billion for wildfire prevention and response. Most of these grants are accessed by local governments and community based organizations like FireWise Communities and Fire Safe Councils.
The grants portal is a project by the California State Library which can help you find all grants and loans offered on a competitive or first-come-basis by California State Agencies.
Funding Source: State of California
Amount: Total of $2.6 billion
