Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program

The Dixie Fire - Small Grant Program provides funding of up to $10,000 to support nonprofits and agencies assisting evacuees and animals impacted by wildfires in the area. Eligible organizations include federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and local government units. The program emphasizes strategic deployment of funds and collaboration with existing aid sources, ensuring that grants do not replace public funding. Applications require a detailed budget and proof of liability insurance.

Dixie Fire Grant Program
This fund exists to raise money to support nonprofits and agencies providing immediate assistance to evacuees, animals and others impacted by fires in our area.
Eligible organizations that are seeking $10,000 or less in funding for a qualified program may apply to the Dixie Fire Small Grant Program. This process requires applicants to upload a complete project budget showing sources of income for the proposal as well as all projected expenses. Applicants must also provide a certificate of liability insurance.
Use of Funds:
Our funds are deployed strategically where other sources of funding are not available. As much as possible, we leverage our grants by first tapping into federal and state aid programs and insurance. The project must not supplant public funding or fill gaps that the government and/or private insurance have committed to address.

Eligibility

Tax Status: Qualified applicant organizations include federal-and state-recognized tribes, unrecognized tribes with a fiscal agent, nonprofit organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, programs fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3), or units of local government (including public schools). Qualified entities include churches that serve congregations of at least 100 people and the proposed projects or programs that are not denomination specific and meet the specific criteria. Other organizations may also propose projects that meet the specific criteria but may be required to partner with a 501(c)(3) entity. Non-Discrimination: Organizations must offer programs and services without discrimination based on age, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, physical ability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religious belief. Geography: Programs and projects must clearly benefit Plumas counties residents who have been directly and/or indirectly impacted by wildfires.

Ineligibility

The Dixie Fire Grant Program will not consider grant requests for fundraising events, annual funds, endowment funds, political lobbying, individuals, or activities that are restricted to members of a faith community. Capital improvements such as new structures, repair of damaged structures, or acquisition of structures will generally not be considered except for possible short-term, low- or no-interest loans.