Grants & Funding Assistance
Grant Programs
The Colorado State Forest Service helps community groups, nonprofits and others secure grants and assistance for projects that promote healthy forests and wildfire mitigation in Colorado. Projects that benefit only one landowner do not qualify for these state-funded grant programs.
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation grants reduce the risk of wildfire to people, property and infrastructure and promote forest health and restoration.
Rural Grant Navigator grants provide state funding assistance to non-governmental organizations that provide assistance to rural Colorado communities applying for federal or state grants related to wildfire mitigation and preparedness.
Colorado IRA Urban & Community Forestry grants support actions to grow the tree canopy in disadvantaged areas of Colorado.
Community Wildfire Defense grants help at-risk local communities and tribes plan for and reduce wildfire risk.
Wildfire Mitigation Outreach grants support outreach among landowners in high wildfire hazard areas.
Grants Database
The Colorado State Forest Service maintains a database of grants offered by state, federal, private and other organizations that fund projects that promote the health of Colorado’s natural resources. The database is free to use.
Programs for Private Landowners
The Colorado State Forest Service offers a variety of programs to assist landowners in managing their forested property. The CSFS is committed to helping landowners promote healthy and sustainable forest conditions by providing technical and financial assistance through these programs.
Programs for Businesses
The Colorado State Forest Service offers several programs that support timber, wood products, forestry and wildfire mitigation businesses in Colorado. The CSFS is committed to supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of these businesses by providing resources and financial assistance through these programs.
- Timber, Forest Health & Wildfire Mitigation Industries Workforce Development Program
- Wildfire Risk Mitigation Loan Fund
- Colorado Forest Products™
- Wood to Energy
Wildfire Mitigation Income Tax Credit
The State of Colorado provides certain tax incentives for performing wildfire mitigation measures on property located in Colorado. For tax years 2023 through 2027, an income tax credit is allowed. Both the subtraction and the credit are allowed to qualifying taxpayers who incur actual out-of-pocket expenses for wildfire mitigation measures on their property.