Community Wildfire Prevention Grant Program
The application period is OPEN as of January 20, 2026.
Upcoming Grant Workshops & Office Hours (click to register):
Past Grant Workshops:
(available following first workshop). Please allow 3 business days for workshop recordings to be uploaded.
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The grant program is intended to enhance existing forest management and fuel reduction projects/activities, and/or support new projects and programs, with the main objective of reducing the threat and intensity of wildfire in the Truckee and Donner Summit Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and better preparing communities for wildfire.
Tentative Application Schedule:
This schedule is subject to change.
Release – January 20 2026
Closing Date – Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5PM PST
Proposals Reviewed by Review Committee - Week of May 4th, 2026
Notice of Intent to Award – Week of May 26th, 2026
Execute Agreements - June 2026
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Eligible projects are limited to the geographic area of the Truckee Fire Protection District
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: ((see Procedural Guide for details and restrictions):
Private, non-industrial landowners
Local Agencies / Special Districts
Native American Tribes
Incorporated non-profit organizations
Unincorporated non-profit entities
Privately held, for-profit companies or corporations
See the Grant Procedural Guide for additional information and eligibility requirements.
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The Grant Program will provide funding for three different project categories. See “Appendix B – Eligible Project Examples” in the Procedural Guide for qualifying AND non-qualifying examples for each category:
✓ Forest Fuels Reduction [FFR]
✓ Community Wildfire Preparedness [Prep]
✓ Wildfire Prevention Education [Ed]
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FY 2026/2027 Procedural Guide - Applicants are required to read this document in its entirety, as it includes important information on program requirements and how to apply.
Application Workbook - Use this to prepare your answers PRIOR to starting the online application.
Truckee Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
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Primary Contact
grants@truckeefire.org - the email box is monitored by multiple staff and will provide you with the quickest response.
Dillon Sheedy (RPF #3175) - Forester, dillonsheedy@truckeefire.org or 530-536-8020
Additional Contacts
Eric Horntvedt - Wildfire Prevention Manager, erichorntvedt@truckeefire.org or 530-582-7888
This funding opportunity, made possible through Measure T, supports local efforts within the Truckee Fire Protection District to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and enhance community preparedness.