Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience

The Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience grant aims to protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response, and support long-term capital infrastructure projects. The grant focuses on hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments. The grant is limited to the San Diego River Watershed and Sweetwater, Otay, and Tijuana Rivers Watersheds. • The total estimated available funding for this grant is $8,000,000. • The expected number of awards and the estimated amount per award are dependent on various factors. • A letter of intent is not required, and matched funding is not necessary. • The funding source is the State, specifically the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 (2024 Climate Bond). • The funding method includes advances and reimbursements.