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Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Micro-Grant Program

MENDOCINO COUNTY FIRE SAFE COUNCIL INC

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $12,500

Deadline

March 31, 2027

258 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Micro-Grant Program

Status: Active, fifth annual round launching in 2026

Geographic Scope: Mendocino County, California

Funding Amount: At least $100,000 distributed annually; grants range from $2,000 to $12,500

Focus Areas:
The program supports community-led wildfire preparedness and resilience projects including:

  • Water tank installation and emergency water sources

  • Invasive broom and fuel reduction

  • Reflective address signage

  • Home hardening and defensible space assessments

  • Radio and communication equipment purchases

  • Bulk materials for home hardening

  • Prescribed burn initiatives

  • Emergency alert systems

  • Fire equipment purchases (fire engines, Knox Locks, thermal imaging drones, etc.)

  • Wildfire safety education and community organizing

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils (NFSCs) established prior to March 1, 2026

  • Firewise Communities established prior to March 1, 2026

  • Local fire agencies in Mendocino County

    • Key Requirements:

  • Demonstrated leadership and relevant experience

  • Projects must advance wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and long-term resilience

  • Preference given to projects incorporating volunteer time and collaboration

  • Projects should produce shareable outcomes (photos, stories, quotes)

  • All funded projects must be completed by March 30, 2027

    • Funding Sources:

  • PG&E Corporation Foundation ($50,000 annually)

  • Measure P (ten-year quarter-cent sales tax approved in 2022)

  • Mendocino County Fire Safe Council general funds

  • Community donations and membership

    • Program History:

  • 2022: First year, $50,000 awarded to 11 organizations

  • 2023: $104,000 awarded (includes $50,000 matching from PG&E Corporation Foundation)

  • 2024-2025: Continued annual awards exceeding $100,000

  • Total to date: Over $287,000 awarded to 45 different grantees (19 fire departments, 26 Neighborhood Fire Safe Councils)

    • Contact Information:

  • Eva King, Outreach Coordinator

  • Email: king@firesafemendocino.org

  • Phone: (707) 518-3088 or 707-462-3662

  • Mailing Address: Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, P.O. Box 263, Ukiah, CA 95482

  • Website: firesafemendocino.org/micro-grants

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Application Window:

  • Opens: March 1 annually

  • Closes: March 31 annually

  • Award announcements: By April 30

  • Project completion deadline: March 30 of following year

    • How to Apply:
    1. Review the Micro-Grant Guidelines prior to applying
    2. Complete the application form (described as straightforward and accessible, not heavy-lift)
    3. Submit application during the March 1-31 window
    4. Await award announcements by April 30
    5. Complete funded project by March 30 of following year

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Project description demonstrating how it advances wildfire preparedness, mitigation, and long-term resilience

  • Evidence of strong leadership and relevant experience

  • Plans for incorporating volunteer time and collaboration

  • Description of shareable outcomes (photos, stories, quotes that highlight community impact)

    • Application Support:

  • Technical assistance available from Eva King

  • Applicants encouraged to brainstorm projects with staff

  • Guidelines and application forms available on website

    • Contact for Questions:

  • Eva King: king@firesafemendocino.org or (707) 518-3088

    • Download Materials:

  • Guidelines and application forms available at: https://www.firesafemendocino.org/micro-grants

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    Fields of Work

    disaster-reliefgrassrootscommunity-services

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