Colorado State Forest Service Accepting Applications for the Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Program

The Colorado State Forest Service announced yesterday that it is now accepting applications for the Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program. 

$15 million dollars will be available.     

All kinds of groups are eligible to apply for the grants, including community groups, homeowner associations, utilities, and non-profits. CSFS said this grant program will strategically reduce wildfire risk to property, infrastructure, and water supplies. The projects can be on private, state, county, or municipal forestlands.   

Applications must be submitted electronically to your local CSGS Field Office by October 19th. Funding will be awarded by March 31, 2023.