Hazard Mitigation and Community Education Grants

How it works

These grants are provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry to communities, groups, and organizations to make homes and communities safer from wildfire. The official page says examples of recipients include cities, towns, and communities with a risk or potential for loss from wildland fires.

What the money covers

The page says the grants fund community outreach, education, emergency planning, and hazard mitigation activities. Specific examples listed include fuel reduction through thinning and prescribed burning. The page also says the necessary activities are identified through a required Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

Timing and deadlines

The page states that the 2026 grant application period will be from September 1 to October 14, 2025.

Important limitation

This is not a homeowner rebate or a direct homeowner service program. It is a grant for communities and organizations, so it is only relevant to Wilson County homeowners indirectly if their local government or a local organization applies and carries out work in their area.