●Funding Programs

Offset project costs through Grant Programs

Federal, state, and local programs already fund the wildfire-resilience work California property owners need to do. GreenGuard screens your eligibility, navigates the application process, and delivers the on-the-ground implementation — at no extra cost to you.

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Available Programs

Five funding streams, one application process

Each program has its own eligibility criteria, award ceiling, and timeline. GreenGuard knows which one fits your parcel — and how to position your application for the strongest possible funding outcome.

Grant Program

CAL FIRE Wildfire Prevention

Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Award range
Varies by state budget cycle
Eligible applicant
Private landowner / producer

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection programs cover defensible-space work, hazardous fuel reduction, and ignition-resistance improvements on private property — with periodic application rounds tied to state budget cycles.

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Grant Program

FEMA BRIC hazard mitigation

Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Award range
Up to $50M nationally per project (varies by NOFO)
Eligible applicant
Municipal / community applicant

The federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program funds wildfire-mitigation projects for communities and tribal governments navigating post-disaster recovery and pre-hazard mitigation. GreenGuard helps property owners and communities structure eligible BRIC submissions.

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Grant Program

Community Wildfire Mitigation Grants

Agency
Local municipal / community agencies
Award range
Varies by municipality / CWPP
Eligible applicant
Municipal or landowner

Local programs — including RAVENS-aligned efforts and Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) initiatives — layer on top of federal and state funding. GreenGuard prioritizes community-scale applicants and coordinates projects across neighboring parcels.

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Grant Program

USDA-NRCS EQIP working-lands program

Agency
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Award range
Practice-based payments; typical contracts $5K–$75K per year across multiple years
Eligible applicant
Private landowner / producer

NRCS EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) reimburses private landowners and agricultural producers for conservation practices on working lands — prescribed grazing, forest-residue fuel treatments, and defensible-space establishment tied to a multi-year contract.

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Grant Program

FEMA HMGP post-disaster mitigation

Agency
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Award range
Set per disaster declaration; typically 15–20% of federal disaster aid flows to HMGP
Eligible applicant
Municipal / community applicant

FEMA HMGP (Hazard Mitigation Grant Program) follows a presidential disaster declaration and routes funds through the State Hazard Mitigation Officer — supporting large-scale defensible-space, ignition-resistant, and fuel-reduction projects for municipal, tribal, and special-district sub-applicants.

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Eligibility priority

Who qualifies first

Grant scoring formulas explicitly weight certain applicant categories. If you fall into one of these groups, your project is likely to move higher in the funding queue and receive a larger cost-share.

Low-income property owners
Households below county Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds receive priority scoring under most California and federal mitigation grant formulas — often full project cost coverage.
Seniors (62+)
Older adults aging in place within high-fire-threat zones are explicitly prioritized. Programs recognize mobility and resource limitations when scoring defensible-space and ignition-resistance work.
Persons with disabilities
Applicants with documented access or functional needs — including mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities — receive priority weighting and project accommodations under most grant criteria.
High-hazard zones (SRA / Tier 2/3)
State Responsibility Area (SRA) parcels and Tier 2/3 fire-threat-designated areas map directly onto federal and state funding priority zones. We confirm your parcel designation during screening.

Eligibility screening

Which grant program fits your property?

Five quick questions about your household and parcel — the quiz below matches you to the program that’s most likely to fund your project. Your answers stay in this browser; GreenGuard confirms program fit during the free screening step.

Eligibility screening

Which grant program fits your property?
Five short questions about your household and parcel — no personal data leaves the page. We’ll match you to the grant program(s) GreenGuard navigates on your behalf.

Takes about 30 seconds — your answers stay in this browser.

We don’t store or transmit these answers — GreenGuard uses them only to point you at the programs most likely to fund your project.

How GreenGuard helps

Four steps from eligibility to verified success

Grant-funded wildfire-resilience work moves through a defined sequence. GreenGuard coordinates every stage so you never wonder what happens next — or when funding arrives.

01
Assessment & Eligibility Screening
A free on-site (or remote) assessment identifies your defensible-space condition, CAL FIRE Zone 0/1/2 status, and grant eligibility across federal, state, and local programs — no obligation, no fee.
02
Application Navigation
GreenGuard gathers the supporting documentation, submits the application on your behalf, and tracks status through award notification — including any re-submission cycles required by funders.
03
Project Implementation
Our crews execute CAL FIRE Zone 0/1/2 vegetation management, hazardous fuel removal, and ignition-resistant improvements to code — sequenced so you meet program reporting milestones.
04
Success Tracking
Post-project documentation satisfies insurance-rebate standards and seeds your record for the next funding cycle. We archive inspection reports so renewal applications stay straightforward.

What to bring

Information that speeds up your screening

Bring what you have — we'll identify the rest during your free eligibility screening. Even partial information moves the application forward.

Parcel address or APN
County and fire-threat tier (SRA, Tier 2, or Tier 3)
Approximate lot size and number of structures
Insurance carrier and current policy status
Income documentation (if applying for low-income priority)
Any prior defensible-space or fuel-reduction work done
●Free guide · 6-page PDF

The funded defensible-space checklist

A six-page PDF GreenGuard uses to position a parcel when a grant round opens. Walk Zone 0 / 1 / 2 compliance, confirm your FHSZ + Tier 2 / 3 designation, and prefill the supporting documentation a funder expects. The checklist helps you prepare — GreenGuard confirms program fit during the free screening step.

What's inside the PDF
Six sections mirroring the defensible-space prefill workflow.
  • Zone 0 — 0 to 5 feet from the structure
  • Zone 1 — 30 feet of lean, clean, green
  • Zone 2 — 30 to 100 feet of reduced fuel
  • FHSZ + Tier 2 / 3 verification screenshots
  • Grant-prefill checklist (CAL FIRE / FEMA / NRCS)
  • Document packet + photos for the funder
Download the PDF (6 pages)

No form required — open and read on your own time.

Send the PDF to your inbox
Drop in your email and we'll email the checklist straight over, plus continue you into the intake form for screening.

We'll only use your email to send the checklist and follow up on grant fit.

Find out what funding your project qualifies for

Start with a free eligibility screening. GreenGuard reviews your parcel, matches you to the right grant program, and walks you through the application — at no additional charge.

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