Community Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program

How it works

This Forest Fire Service program delivers National Fire Plan funding at the local level for projects that reduce wildfire hazards, improve preparedness, increase awareness, and support interagency wildfire risk reduction.

What the money covers

The program says it supports approved activities tied to hazard mitigation, awareness, and education in at-risk areas of New Jersey. The captured source does not provide a modern itemized homeowner work list; it does say equipment, computer software, and hardware reimbursements cannot exceed 25% of the reimbursement.

Amounts and matching

• Reimbursement of up to $5,000 per approved project.
• The program will fund no more than 50% of an accepted application.
• It is described as a 50:50 cost-share program.
• If necessary, partial funds may be granted in advance of project initiation instead of full reimbursement at completion.

How to apply

Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. The document directs proposals to the appropriate Forest Fire Service office or headquarters.

Timing and deadlines

• The document does not state an annual deadline.
• It says reimbursement can be requested each year that the grant remains in effect.

Important limitation

The official document says the program considers applications from organized groups with a federal taxpayer ID, including homeowner associations, local governments, volunteer fire departments, service organizations, and other civic groups. It does not describe a direct homeowner application path.