Cost-Share Programs
These programs are strategically crafted to serve as incentives for private landowners, encouraging them to invest in critical forest health and wildfire resilience projects on their private lands. By providing financial support and resources, they empower landowners to actively participate in initiatives that enhance the overall well-being of their forests, bolstering both ecological sustainability and fire preparedness.
Opportunities
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North Bay Forest Improvement Program
The North Bay Forest Improvement Program (NBFIP) is a cost-sharing initiative created in 2020 and funded by CAL FIRE's Proposition 68 Wildfire Resilience and Forestry Assistance Grant. In 2022, NBFIP also secured additional financial backing through a block grant from CAL FIRE's Wildfire & Forest Resilience Task Force's Small Private Landowner Working Group, enabling its further expansion.
Applications for this program are due every March and September
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California Forest Improvement Program
The California Forest Improvement Program (CFIP) aims to promote private and public investment in and the enhanced management of California's forest lands and resources. The primary goal is to ensure a sustainable supply of high-quality timber, which in turn supports employment and economic benefits while preserving and enhancing a productive and stable forest resource system for both current and future generations.
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Environmental Quality Incentives program
The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) offers vital support to agricultural producers and forest landowners, providing both technical expertise and financial assistance. The program is instrumental in addressing pressing natural resource concerns, including the enhancement of water and air quality, conservation of ground and surface water, promotion of soil health, reduction of soil erosion and sedimentation, creation or improvement of wildlife habitats, and mitigation measures against the challenges posed by drought and increasing weather volatility.