Deschutes County Fuel Reduction Grant Program in Oregon

Deschutes County is seeking applications for its Fuel Reduction Grants to help communities pay for specific, short-term projects that reduce fuel and improve defensible space in Deschutes County. Donor Name: Deschutes County State: Oregon County: Deschutes County (OR) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The wide range of activities may be eligible for funding, including, but not limited to, equipment rental, supplies needed for community work parties, contracting out roadside chipping, fuel reduction or defensible space, and debris disposal fees. Deschutes County discourages requests for regular annual maintenance (i.e. pine needle raking and removal) and ongoing operational funding that cannot be sustained beyond the grant period. Funding Information The amount of funding available for projects in the current fiscal year (through June 30, 2025) is $125,000.  There are no established minimum or maximum amounts for grant requests, however awards are anticipated to range between $100 and $5,000 and actual award amounts will be dependent on demand.  Eligibility Criteria Applicants for Fuel Reduction grants must be working at a neighborhood or community scale (not individual properties) to reduce wildfire risks.  Activities should result in reduction of wildland fuels and/or improvement of defensible space around structures. For more information, visit Deschutes County.