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Firewise for communities

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · State program

Funding opportunities and mentorship; no fixed dollar amount stated.

The Minnesota DNR provides Firewise communities with funding opportunities and mentorship for wildfire preparedness work. The page specifically says staff can help with home site assessments, mitigation projects, education, and access improvement projects.

Last verified: September 13, 2026

Program details

How it works

The Minnesota Firewise Program works with communities to help prepare for and prevent catastrophic wildfires. The DNR says Firewise specialists provide funding opportunities and mentorship to help communities complete on-the-ground wildfire preparedness activities.

What the service can support

The official page lists home site assessments, wildfire mitigation projects, community education, and access improvement projects as examples of activities supported through the program.

Who it is for

This page is framed as a community program rather than a direct homeowner grant. It is relevant where a local community, city, or neighborhood group is organizing wildfire preparedness work.

How to get started

The DNR says communities can contact their Regional Firewise community specialist to begin the process of becoming an official Firewise USA site.

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