Proposition 4 Wildfire

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas.

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Helps local communities improve fire prevention and forest health. Funds projects that enhance wildfire resilience and restore natural areas.

Quick Facts

Funding
Up to $20,549,000
Deadline
See website
Status
Accepting Applications
Category
Disaster Resilience
Organization
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy

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What Is This Program?

To improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas. Projects funded under the Fire category must fall within Chapter 3 of Proposition 4, focused on Wildfire and Forest Resilience. To qualify, projects must meet Section 91520, and include at least one purpose listed in Section 91520(j). Eligible activities may improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas. In addition, each project must address at least one of the following: watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral or forest restoration, or workforce development. Proposition 4 Wildfire

What Benefits Are Offered?

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State funding for projects that improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas, with a focus on watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral/forest restoration, or workforce development. Funding is provided via reimbursement.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: wildfire resilience, forest health, fire prevention, watershed improvement, chaparral restoration, forest restoration, workforce development

Region: Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Zone

Other Criteria: Nonprofit organizations, Public agencies, Tribal governments, Projects must fall within Chapter 3 of Proposition 4, focused on Wildfire and Forest Resilience, Projects must meet Section 91520 and include at least one purpose listed in Section 91520(j), Projects must improve local fire prevention capacity, enhance forest health and resilience, or reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas, Projects must address at least one of: watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral or forest restoration, or workforce development

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Read the full grant guidelines
  • Prepare and submit a proposal through the State opportunity
  • Coordinate with CDFW Regional staff on proposals
  • Submit proposals to nccp@wildlife.ca.gov
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.grants.ca.gov/grants/2026-cooperative-endangered-species-conservation-fund-hcp-land-acquisition-nontraditional-section-6/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
email
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
8/14/26 17:00Application deadline
Late 2026/early 2027Expected award announcement
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
No letters of support required.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • improve local fire prevention capacity
  • enhance forest health and resilience
  • reduce the risk of wildfire spreading from wildlands into populated areas
  • watershed improvement
  • wildfire resilience
  • chaparral or forest restoration
  • workforce development
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
reimbursement

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
No

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year

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