The California Fire Safe Council (CFSC), in partnership with Cal Fire and California Climate Investments Program, is pleased to announce the 2022 Defensible Space Assistance Grant Program.
The Defensible Space Assistance Program provides funding to countywide organizations to assist vulnerable populations (i.e., low-income, disabled, senior/elderly, disadvantaged), in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, with defensible space treatment on their property.
Defensible space, coupled with home hardening, is essential to improve a home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Projects will implement a coordinated approach to defensible space compliance with Cal Fire and other stakeholders, with for vulnerable populations.
Organizations will develop innovative projects that increase the number of properties in compliance with defensible space standards by reducing barriers to participation. Funds can be used for costs related to defensible space treatment, project management, education/outreach materials and activities.
Funding available:
- Total funding: $4,000,000
- Maximum grant award: $500,000
- Estimated number of awards: 8
- Funding period: September 1, 2023 – December 31, 2024 (16 months)
The Defensible Space Assistance Program will award grants in counties throughout California. Only one organization per county will receive a grant.