The California Fire Safe Council (CFSC) is pleased to announce the availability of $702,474 in grant funds to support hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire prevention planning, and education and mitigation activities across California through the 2025 State Fire Capacity (SFC) Grant Program. Please click here to view the full funding announcement. Funding for the 2025 State Fire Capacity Grant Program is provided for CFSC from the Cooperative Fire Program of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Department of Agriculture, Pacific Southwest Region. The Federal Assistance Listing (formerly Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance – CFDA) number and name are 10.698 Cooperative Fire Program.
2025 SFC Grant Program Goals & Strategy:
The State Fire Capacity Program serves as a mechanism to help California communities respond to the growing concern over catastrophic wildfire and exemplify efforts to create fire-adapted communities through:
- Hazardous fuels reduction and maintenance projects on non-federal lands.
- Community Wildfire Protection Plans and other wildfire mitigation plans or assessments.
- Wildfire prevention and mitigation education and outreach.
Available Funding & Match:
Applicants may request up to $225,000 in federal funding for a 24-month period of performance (projected December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2027). Please note: a cost share match ratio of 1:1.5 (1.5x the awarded amount) will be required for this grant opportunity.
How To Apply:
Applications opened on July 11, 2025. Visit https://cafiresafecouncil.org/grants-and-funding/apply-for-a-grant to create a new ZoomGrants account or login to your existing account and select “25 State Fire Capacity” to begin. You should utilize the Application Guide and the Application Planning Tool which are available here to assist in developing your application and planning your project.
Open Office Hours & Application Webinar Recording:
The California Fire Safe Council is pleased to invite you to participate in the 2025 State Fire Capacity Office Hours. We will be available to answer your questions about the State Fire Capacity Grant Program, provide guidance on any ZoomGrants issues, or offer support in any way that can help you succeed in the program.
Office Hours:
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays (July 22nd – August 28th, 2025)
Time: 2PM – 3PM PT
Location: Microsoft Teams or you may also dial in by phone at 323-792-6282 (Conference ID: 218269346#)
The CFSC Grants Clearinghouse Team hosted the 2025 State Fire Capacity Application Webinar on July 9th, 2025. The webinar covered everything necessary to equip you with the tools to apply on time and correctly. These topics include federal grant basics, the ZoomGrants online application, and what to expect as the application process continues. Click here to watch the 2025 State Fire Capacity Grant Application Webinar.
Application Timeline & Resources:
Applications opened July 11, 2025, and the application deadline is August 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Grant awards will be announced in late fall 2025. The grant term is 24 months with an anticipated period of performance of December 1, 2025 – November 30, 2027.
- Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Application Planning Tool
- Application Guide
- Application Webinar Recording
- Application Webinar PowerPoint presentation slides
For More Information, Please Contact:
- Christopher Lozano, Senior Grant Specialist, clozano@cafiresafecouncil.org
- Jared Peri, Program Manager, jperi@cafiresafecouncil.org
In accordance with federal law, CFSC is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs. CFSC is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
