CAL FIRE Forest Health

The Forest Health Program, administered by CAL FIRE, focuses on funding restoration and reforestation projects that aim to create more resilient and sustainable forests in California. These initiatives address critical issues such as climate change mitigation, wildfire risk reduction, strengthening rural economies, and enhancing water and air quality. The program is designed to significantly boost activities like fuels management, fire reintroduction, treatment of degraded areas, and forest conservation. Grants are awarded to regionally-based partners and collaborative groups to execute these objectives effectively. For Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the grant solicitation opens on November 13, 2024, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2025. Interested applicants should prepare proposals that align with the program’s goals of enhancing forest resilience, addressing climate adaptation, and improving ecosystem services, such as water and air quality. The program is particularly relevant for organizations and entities involved in forest and fire management, conservation, and community protection.