The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting applications for the new Wildfire Mitigation Outreach grant program. Local governments, Tribal agencies or programs, or nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant to support outreach among landowners in high wildfire hazard areas. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 29, 2024, and $300,000 is available in the funding pool for this round of grants.
Qualifying projects will have the primary goal of helping Colorado residents, especially those in high wildfire hazard areas, understand their risk of wildfire and steps they can take to reduce their risk of wildfire. All outreach messages and materials created using these grant funds must align with the guidance in the CSFS Home Ignition Zone guide.
The CSFS encourages applicants to use the State’s Live Wildfire Ready campaign resources, and CSFS staff may be available to customize items in the Live Wildfire Ready Partner Toolkit.
All applicants must contribute matching funds in an amount of at least 10 percent of the total project cost.
Applications must be submitted by email no later than 5 p.m. on Feb. 29, 2024, to CSFS_WMO_Grant@colostate.edu. Awards will be announced March 29, 2024. Projects must be completed by March 29, 2027.
This new grant program was created when the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 22-1007. Learn more about the grant program and download the application.