Forestry and Fire Grants

Forestry and Fire Grants is a one-stop-shop for all grants administered by the Idaho Department of Lands. Here you will find the latest news about which grants are open and accepting proposals/applications, educational resources, recorded webinars, current events, and more.

Grant Opportunities

The Idaho Department of Lands has closed the application period for the HFR, WSFM, PRRA, & LSR Grant Programs. This funding is contingent on funding from the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry Branch.

The next application period will open January 2026. For detailed information, please refer to the Grant Programs Request for Proposals flyer.

Landscape Scale Restoration

A competitive grant program for collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forests.

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Hazardous Fuels Reduction

Focuses on hazard fuel reduction, restoration, prevention education, and wildfire protection planning.

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Western State Fire Managers

Funding fire risk mitigation efforts in the Wildland Urban Interface. Find WSFM Grant Program details.

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Private Landowner Protection, Resilience, and Restoration Assistance

Enhancing landscape resilience, reducing carbon emissions from wildfire disturbances, and promoting collaborative restoration efforts.

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Additional Grants

UCF Grants

$590,000 is available through the Idaho IRA Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program for projects in Idaho communities.

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Rural Fire Capacity

Funding for this program is provided by the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry branch. This program is formerly known as the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.

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Forest Legacy

In order to protect all forest values and the benefits that society derives from forested lands it is first necessary to maintain those lands as forests. Idaho's Forest Legacy.

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Learn about "Planting Idaho.” Applications are sent to communities throughout Idaho and a lottery style drawing is used to determine who receives the grants.

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Additional Resources

USDA Forest Service Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program

Community Wildfire Defense Grants (CWDG) help communities plan for and mitigate wildfire risks.

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Grant Education Resources

IDL provides various Educational Resources related to seeking Grant Funding. Recorded webinars, the Funding Opportunities

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Priority Landscape Area Finder

Some grants require the location of a project to be within a Priority or Special Landscape Area. Find your project location with this page.

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Resources for Private Forest Landowners

Private landowners seeking funding for fuels mitigation and/or forest restoration should contact an local IDL Private Forestry Specialist for assistance. Contact your nearest Supervisory Area.

Landowner Assistance

IDL Private Forestry Specialists provide assistance to help forest owners maintain their property, enhance forest habitat and maximize financial benefits.

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No Boundaries Forestry

No Boundaries Forestry helps address more than 6 million acres of Idaho forestlands designated as high-risk for potential catastrophic wildfire.

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To find and contact your closest Idaho Department of Lands office see our Supervisory Area map.