California Wildfire Hardening Grant Directory

Comprehensive directory of 9 grant programs for wildfire-resistant perimeter walls and home hardening in California.

9
Active Programs
$158K+
Max Combined Funding
58
Counties Covered
9 programs found
ActiveGrant Program

California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP)

Comprehensive pilot program covering up to $75,000 for full home hardening in select high-risk counties.

CAL FIRE / Governor's Office of Emergency Services Butte, El Dorado, Lake +6 more
Property located in a State Responsibility Area (SRA) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Primary residence (not vacation or rental property) Must obtain pre-approval before starting work Licensed contractor required for all structural work
Up to
Up to $75,000
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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

Federal funding for hazard mitigation projects in communities that have received a presidential disaster declaration.

FEMA / Cal OES Statewide (post-disaster declaration areas)
Property in a community with a presidential disaster declaration Must demonstrate cost-effectiveness of proposed mitigation Local government must apply on behalf of property owners 75/25 federal/local cost share
Up to
Up to $50,000
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California Safe Home Grant Program (AB 888)

New 2026 statewide program offering up to $10,000 for low-to-moderate income homeowners in high-risk zones.

California Department of Insurance Statewide
Household income at or below 120% of area median income Property in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or SRA Primary residence only Must use licensed contractors
Up to
Up to $10,000
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Wildfire Prepared Home Insurance Discount

Annual insurance premium reductions for homes with verified wildfire hardening measures including precast concrete perimeter walls.

California Department of Insurance Statewide
Home must be in a wildfire-prone area Hardening measures must be verified by a qualified inspector Must maintain measures to keep discount active Available through participating insurance carriers
Up to
Up to $8,000/yr savings
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SoCo Adapts Resilience Grant

Sonoma County program providing grants for wildfire resilience improvements to residential properties.

Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority Sonoma
Property located in Sonoma County Residential property (owner-occupied) Must be in a fire-prone area Pre-approval required
Up to
Up to $5,000
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Montecito Fire Protection District Grant

Local grant for Montecito area homeowners to improve wildfire defensibility of their properties.

Montecito Fire Protection District Santa Barbara
Property within Montecito Fire Protection District boundaries Residential property Must complete a home assessment first
Up to
Up to $3,000
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MWPA Resident Grant Program

Up to $2,500 per year for Marin County homeowners to harden their homes against wildfire.

Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority Marin
Property located in Marin County Residential property (owner-occupied) Must be within MWPA jurisdiction Annual application required
Up to
Up to $2,500/yr
Official Site
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MOFD Wildfire Prevention Grant

Moraga-Orinda Fire District grants for residential wildfire hardening and defensible space.

Moraga-Orinda Fire District Contra Costa
Property within MOFD boundaries (Moraga, Orinda, and surrounding areas) Residential property Must schedule a home assessment
Up to
Up to $2,500
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Berkeley FireSafe Council Grant

Community grants for Berkeley Hills residents to improve wildfire resilience.

Berkeley FireSafe Council Alameda
Property in Berkeley Hills fire-prone area Residential property Must be a Berkeley FireSafe Council member
Up to
Up to $2,000

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