Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants (CWPPs)

Ceiling: $5,000
Applications Due: Rolling
State
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to New Jersey municipalities and communities for implementing wildfire hazard mitigation practices outlined in their approved Community Wildfire Protection Plans.

Description

The Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grants (CWPPs) provide municipalities and communities with cost-share incentives to implement wildfire hazard mitigation practices as prescribed in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Eligible applicants include NJ municipalities and communities within municipalities that have approved and adopted a CWPP. Funding is limited to half of the project cost, up to $5,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and applicants will be notified within 30 days of receipt of an application. The source of funding is the USDA Forest Service through the National Fire Plan. Training is provided in-house on a case-by-case basis and through Firewise USA and NFPA.

Eligibility

States
New Jersey
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
City or township governments, County governments, Special district governments

Funding

Program Funding
Award Ceiling
$5,000
Award Floor
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
July 02, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Joe Battersby
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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