Winter 2023 Fire Adapted Communities grant funding: Apply now through September 30!
Calling all FACNM Members and Leaders
Do you have an interest in promoting and developing your community’s fire adapted practices?
Are you motivated to convene community events but need a little help?
FACNM is offering grants of up to $2,000 to Leaders and Members seeking financial assistance for:
convening wildfire preparedness events,
enabling on-the-ground community fire risk mitigation work, or
grant proposal development to ensure the sustainable longevity of their Fire Adapted Community endeavor.
Photo from a green waste disposal event for the community of La Barbaria, made possible by Round 1 microgrant funding from FACNM.
Proposals demonstrating community benefit or FAC capacity building are considered on a semi-annual basis; read about project successes funded by Spring 2023 - Round 1 microgrants. Grantees will be reimbursed for applicable expenses up to their awarded grant amount.
Grant reporting requirements include narrative (~500 words) and photo documentation of the event/work, documentation of community participation (if applicable), and possible creation of a FACNM blog post.
Round 2 proposals are due by 11:59pm Mountain Time on September 30, 2023. Grantees will have twelve months from the time of award to utilize the funds.
Not eligible? Become a FACNM Leader or Member today!
Meeting between the City of Santa Fe, Greater Santa Fe Fireshed Coalition, and Wildfire Research (WiRe) to discuss the results of a multi-year resident fire awareness study, made possible by a microgrant from FACNM.
If you would like to apply for a FACNM microgrant but are not sure if you are eligible, read through our FACNM Membership Structure guide to determine where you fit in the network. To become a FACNM leader and receive first priority for funding opportunities, visit our Leaders webpage and apply today.