Looking to fund your community fire preparedness event?
Apply for a FACNM Microgrant!
FACNM Leaders and Members are eligible to apply for grants awards of up to $2,000 to provide financial assistance for:
convening wildfire preparedness events,
enabling on-the-ground community fire risk mitigation work, or
developing grant proposals for the sustainable longevity of their Fire Adapted Community endeavor.
The Spring 2025 application is NOW OPEN.
The Spring application period will close May 2, 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified of their award by May 12, 2025.
Click the button below to apply for the Spring 2025 microgrant.
You must be a FACNM Member or Leader to be eligible for funding. If you are not already a part of the Network, join today.
Ideal project proposals may include:
Wildfire preparedness events
Home hazard assessment day
Defensible space or home hardening community workday
Evacuation planning and education
Post-fire erosion mitigation preparation and information
SimTable hosting
Equipment rentals
Slash disposal
Proposal development/writing
Improving/expanding existing offering
Proposals demonstrating community benefit or FAC capacity building will be considered on a semi-annual basis. Grantees will have twelve months from the time of award to utilize the funds.
FACNM Leaders will receive first priority for award funds.
Microgrant award requirements include a sponsorship recognition announcement during the event and submission of a short report at the end of the funding cycle. The report should document the work through words, photos, and a record of participation and may be used in advertisement of future funding opportunities.
Important dates: The Spring 2025 microgrant application is now open and will close May 2, 2025.