FEMA/CAL OES California Wildfire Mitigation Program Grant - Home Hardening

How it works

This is a federally funded, regionally managed wildfire mitigation grant run locally by Tuolumne County Office of Emergency Services. The county says the program provides financial assistance for managed improvements to homes and defensible space to reduce ignition risk from embers in the wildland-urban interface.

What the money covers

The page says the program can pay for improvements to structures and defensible space on participating properties. The county does not list the specific measures or a dollar cap on the page.

Where it applies

The current project area is Ponderosa/Mira Monte, listed as 415 homes.

How to apply

The county says the online application is the primary way to participate, but paper applications are accepted. A Right of Entry form is required from all applicants before on-site assessments and any later work are scheduled.

Timing and deadlines

The page does not state an application deadline, start date, or end date. It identifies the program as active and directs homeowners to the online application portal and county contact information.