Walker Firewise / HFI 23-353 Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant

How it works

Walker Firewise says the current active mitigation grant is HFI 23-353. It is described as a federal grant administered by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Property owners are told to contact Walkerfirewise@gmail.com to see whether their parcel qualifies for reimbursement to reduce wildfire risk on their Walker property.

What the money covers

The page does not provide a formal project catalog, but it says the completed project must reflect the prescription presented in the Wildfire Risk Assessment. The program is aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving overall forest health.

Amounts and matching

• Maximum reimbursement amount: $2,300.80 per acre treated.
• The page does not state a matching requirement.

How to apply

• Contact Walkerfirewise@gmail.com to determine whether your parcel qualifies.
• A current Wildfire Risk Assessment is required before the work.
• At least two bids from qualified contractors must be obtained.
• The property owner is responsible for obtaining bids and hiring the work done.
• The property owner may not serve as their own contractor for reimbursement.
• A post-assessment must be completed before final payment is made to the contractor.
• Proof of payment must be submitted, including front and back of checks or credit card information.
• The contractor must provide an invoice marked “Paid in Full.”
• Cash payments to contractors are not reimbursed.

Timing and deadlines

• The page does not state an application deadline.
• Reimbursement may take as long as 120+ days, typically 50 to 90 days.
• The page says a new grant for 2026/27 has been announced.