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.

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Arbor Day Grant period is open! Application deadline is March 24

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Other Grants

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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Landscape Scale Restoration

A competitive grant program that promotes collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. Find more information about the LSR Grant Program.

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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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Hazardous Fuels Reduction

This competitive grant program focuses on hazard fuel reduction, restoration, prevention education, and county wildfire protection planning.

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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.

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Western State Fire Managers

A competitive grant program funding fire risk mitigation efforts in the Wildland Urban Interface. Find details about the WSFM Grant Program.

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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 your proposed 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.