Community Firewise Grants
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Description
The Community Firewise Grants support wildfire risk reduction by helping municipalities, communities, and organizations achieve Firewise Community/USA designation and implement related activities. This grant covers up to 50% of project costs, with a maximum of $5,000 per community. Eligible applicants are NJ counties, municipalities, and homeowner associations in wildfire risk areas. Applications are accepted anytime, and award notifications are given within a month after application closure…
The Community Firewise Grants aim to meet the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy goals for Wildfire Risk Reduction (WRR). The grant provides cost-share incentives to municipalities, communities, and other qualifying organizations to obtain Firewise Community/USA designation, imp…
Source
Agency
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Key Dates
Opportunity Posted
July 2, 2024
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Residents of New Jersey
Awards & Funding
Award Ceiling
$5,000
Funding Amount
~$5,000
Links
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