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Firewise Community Grants
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry · State program
Amount varies; no standard public cap stated
Minnesota DNR offers grants to Firewise USA communities, or communities working to become Firewise, for wildfire preparedness planning and wildfire hazard mitigation. The page says available funding varies; it does not list a standard homeowner payout.
Program details
How it works
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources accepts applications from communities recognized as Firewise USA Communities, or communities using the grant funds to become Firewise USA Communities, to help with either a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan or wildfire hazard mitigations.
What the money covers
The official page says grants may be used for:
- Development of a Community Wildfire Preparedness Plan, or
- Wildfire hazard mitigations.
The page frames Firewise as a program focused on safe access and defensible space so homes in the wildland-urban interface can survive a wildfire threat.
Amounts and matching
The page says available funding for wildfire hazard mitigation projects may vary. It does not state a standard award amount or match requirement on the public page.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to work with their Regional Firewise Specialist before applying to ensure project funds are available.
Timing and deadlines
The page does not list a statewide application deadline on the summary page.
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