Title III Grant Program – Firewise Communities Program projects

How it works

Klamath County is accepting applications for the Fall 2026 cycle of its Title III Grant Program under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, as amended and reauthorized. The county says current federal law authorizes Title III funds for Firewise Communities Program activities, which are described as wildfire education and mitigation assistance for homeowners in fire-sensitive ecosystems.

What the money covers

The page says Firewise Communities Program funding may support wildfire education and mitigation assistance for homeowners in fire-sensitive ecosystems. The county also says applicants should carefully review the updated Title III Project Submission Form because federal law and the county application have changed since previous funding cycles.

Timing and deadlines

The application period opens at 8:00 a.m. on October 1, 2026 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

How approval works

The page explains that federal law requires proposed Title III uses to go through a 45-day public-comment process before final approval. At the start of that period, the county must publish a description of the proposed uses in local publications of record and submit the proposals to any applicable Resource Advisory Committee. After the comment period ends, the Title III Committee and the Klamath County Board of Commissioners will review the proposals, comments, and project eligibility before final approval and execution of project agreements.

Important limitations

Submitting an application does not mean the project is approved or that reimbursable expenses can be incurred right away. Expenses incurred before the applicable project agreement is executed are not eligible for reimbursement under the Klamath County Title III program.