Purpose of Funding
To provide municipalities and communities a cost-share incentive to implement wildfire hazard mitigation practices, as prescribed in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).

Application
Email Joseph.Battersby@njdepwptest.net

Application Deadline
Rolling, based on timing of federal funding

Notification Date
Applicants will be notified within 30 days of receipt of an application.

Source of Funding
USDA Forest Service- through the National Fire Plan.

Statutory Citation
P.L. 93-288, “Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and N.J.S.A. 13:9 et seq.

Who is Eligible
NJ municipalities and communities within municipalities.

Qualifications Required for Consideration
Approved and adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.

Grant Limitations
Funding is limited to half of the project cost, up to $5,000.

Application Procedures
Application procedures are explained in the CWPP template.

Additional Information: Training is provided in-house on a case-by-case basis and through Firewise USA and NFPA

For More Information or to Request an Application, Contact
Joe Battersby
Joseph.Battersby@njdepwptest.net