California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program

The California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program, administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, aims to restore lands and watersheds in the Angeles National Forest affected by the Copper (2002) and Sayre (2008) wildfires. This competitive grant focuses on increasing restoration efforts, enhancing ecological benefits, and promoting innovative solutions for forest health. The program encourages partnerships and stewardship in managing U.S. Forest Service lands, ensuring sustainable recovery and resilience for future generations.

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California Forests and Watersheds - Wildfires Restoration Grant Program
Overview
NFWF, in close cooperation with the Angeles National Forest is pleased to announce the California Forests and Watersheds – Wildfires Restoration Grant Program for the recovery of Angeles National Forest (ANF) lands and watersheds degraded from the influences of past wildfire events. This funding opportunity is applicable to only the following wildfires: Angeles National Forest: Copper (2002) and Sayre (2008) fires.
The major goals of this competitive grant program are to:

• Increase the pace and scale of restoration to address impacts from these fires
• Provide sustainable and lasting ecological benefits to the ANF

Engage in efficient, strategic, and innovative solutions to improve forest health and resilience such as Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) barrier installation and invasive species removal along roads within Copper/Sayre Fire-affected areas
Encourage ‘shared-stewardship’ of USFS lands through expanded partnership and cooperation