Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program

The Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks in Virginia's wildland/urban interface communities. Eligible projects include wildfire hazard assessments, GIS mapping, fuel reduction, and community education initiatives. Priority is given based on the community's assessed wildfire risk and the nature of the project. This is an 80-20 match grant program managed by the Virginia Department of Forestry.

National Fire Plan Hazard Mitigation – Federal Assistance Funding
Grants are awarded for projects to reduce the wildfire risk and/or hazard in Virginia’s wildland/urban interface communities. The list below shows the types of hazard mitigation projects that will be considered for assistance.
Eligible Projects
Completion of a community wildfire hazard assessmentGIS mapping of at risk communities.Individual home wildfire hazard assessments.Consulting services to conduct a community assessment or complete an Emergency Action Plan with the coordination of a Virginia Department of Forestry Firewise Specialist.Mechanical removal or reduction of a hazard fuels.Development or improvement of existing firebreaks.Fuel treatments to increase a community’s defensible space.Dry hydrants or other water source improvements to upgrade community water resources.Signage to identify roads and residences.Non-promotional wildland/urban interface education and safety materials that will be used within the community.Leasing or contracting equipment and other resources to complete an eligible project.Other mitigation activities that are recognized on the Firewise Virginia - Formal Community Assessment form or projects formally recommended by a Virginia Department of Forestry Firewise Specialist.

Eligibility

All grants are a 80-20 match grant.