Healthy Forest Initiative Grant

Healthy Forest Initiative Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of Arizona
Amount: US $60,000 - US $500,000
Last Updated: November 17, 2025

Summary

The Healthy Forest Initiative Grant, funded by the State of Arizona and USDA Forest Service, aims to enhance fire prevention, protect critical infrastructure, and restore forests and watersheds. With approximately $1.5 million available, grants up to $500,000 will support projects on various lands. Eligible applicants include local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Priority will be given to projects aligned with community wildfire protection plans and those that have not received prior treatments.

Overview

he State of Arizona and USDA Forest Service are expected to provide funding assistance to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) for fire prevention, critical infrastructure protection, and forest and watershed restoration through reduction of hazardous vegetation on State, Federal, Tribal, and private lands in Arizona.Total funding of approximately $1.5 million will be made available through sub-awards (grants) from DFFM on a reimbursement basis and awarded through a competitive process with emphasis on community protection and forest health. Multiple awards not exceeding $500,000 are expected. Organizations may submit more than one project application, but total funding may be limited to $500,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants: Local Government Academic Institutions Native American Tribe Non Profits Schools/School Districts State GovernmentEligible grant recipients include fire departments and districts, governmental entities, public educational institutions, 501(c) non-profit organizations, and Indian Tribes.  Citizen groups may work with or through an eligible organization. Projects may occur on State, Federal, Tribal, and private lands in Arizona.

Ineligibility

For-profit companies and individuals are not eligible