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Fire Safe Marin receives many inquiries from residents about grant funding or other financial assistance for vegetation removal or home hardening projects. Fire Safe Marin does not manage any grant programs for residents. Some Marin County Fire Agencies do have limited financial assistance available. Several other Marin agencies are considering introducing new grant programs. It is possible that the State of California will introduce additional grant programs in the future, but direct assistance to residents is not currently available.
Current Financial Assistance Programs
Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority
A second round of funding will become available October 1, 2024.
To apply for grants, residents must have received a Wildfire Risk Report from their local MWPA-member fire agency. Items listed on the Wildfire Risk Report can be submitted to receive funds through the MWPA Grant Programs and are awarded as reimbursement towards work that has already been completed (with required documentation). If you do not have an eligible evaluation report, please request one from your local fire agency.
Processing time:
If you have a Wildfire Risk Report, review time is approximately 2-3 weeks from the time you submit a complete application. If your application is awarded, please allow for an additional 2-3 weeks to receive payment.
People are asked to contact the MWPA at grants@marinwildfire.org for further information. The MWPA also has a dedicated phone line for questions 415 342-8912.
Novato Fire Protection District
The Novato Fire Protection District and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (MWPA) have partnered together providing Wildfire Mitigation Programs for Novato residents. A team of Wildfire Mitigation Specialists are available to come to your home and give a free assessment that is specific to your structure and surrounding vegetation.
To schedule an assessment and see details on the grants process please visit:
San Rafael Fire Department
The San Rafael Fire Department and Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority have partnered together to offer grant opportunities to help residents with the costs of reducing wildfire risk on their properties. All residents of incorporated and unincorporated San Rafael are eligible to apply. Grant funds are awarded as reimbursement for completed defensible space and/or home hardening projects identified in the evaluation. Residents should prioritize the most hazardous risks on their property, including improvements required by San Rafael Municipal Code 4.12. Applications for recommended improvements may not be accepted until the required work on the property has been completed.
Apply for grant funding through your Defensible Space Report. Residents can receive funding from both MWPA and the San Rafael Fire Department and will be automatically considered for grants through both agencies. Staff will award you the maximum possible grant award based on the type of work completed and the amount spent.
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