The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Wildfire Programs is accepting proposals from fire departments for Fuels Reduction Projects.
The goal is to facilitate on-the-ground fuel reduction projects in communities across the country. The funding opportunity is for fire and emergency response agencies to implement or expand community fuels-reduction projects in their jurisdictions. Funding can support staffing costs, contractual services, purchase of mitigation PPE, and purchase of small equipment (valued at less than $5,000). Fire departments that work closely with the Forest Service and other partners on cross-boundary fuels-reduction projects and that demonstrate financial need will receive the highest priority for funding.
A maximum of $15,000 per department is available, with a minimum cash match of 5% of the award total. All community/organization efforts must be reported in the RSG! Program’s Achievement Management System (AMS). A minimum of 150 in-kind hours must be logged into AMS.
This opportunity is made available through a FEMA/FP&S grant awarded FY 2023 (EMW-2023-FP-00132). Awardees will be sub-recipients of federal funding and must comply with all the provisions of 2 CFR 200.
Timing – No extensions will be given.
- February 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT – Applications due.
- July 17, 2026 – All work must be completed, and invoices must be submitted to IAFC for reimbursement.
- July 31, 2026 – Closeout reports are due to IAFC. A template will be provided.
Free Membership in the Ready, Set, Go! Program is required. Contact RSG! Program staff at RSG@iafc.org with any questions.