CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection programs cover defensible-space work, hazardous fuel reduction, and ignition-resistance improvements on private property, with periodic application rounds tied to state budget cycles.
- Agency
- California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
- Award range
- Varies by state budget cycle
Eligibility criteria
Who this program funds
Every detail page lists the criteria the funder applies. GreenGuard confirms program fit against the exact list below during your free eligibility screening.
- ✓Parcel located in a CAL FIRE SRA Tier 2 or Tier 3 fire-hazard zone
- ✓Private owner, HOA, or recognized community group — tribal lands eligible separately
- ✓Household below county AMI for priority scoring (status: low-income)
- ✓Senior (62+) or documented access need boosts funding weight, not required
- ✓At least one structure on parcel within the active treatment area
How to apply
The path from screening to award
GreenGuard sequences the paperwork, the agency touchpoints, and the on-the-ground work so the application lands ready and stays in good standing through award.
- 01
Confirm SRA / Tier designation on the CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zone map
- 02
Complete GreenGuard free eligibility screening — we pre-validate AMI and parcel status
- 03
Submit application during the open window; we handle documentation and acreage maps
- 04
Schedule implementation within the award timeline so funds don’t lapse
Ready when you are
Start the intake with this program pre-selected. GreenGuard confirms fit during a free screening — typically within one business day.