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California Forest Improvement Program

Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

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Posted
Oct 23, 2025
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Last verified
Aug 2, 2026

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At a glance

This funding opportunity is offered by Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligibility is limited to organizations in CA.

Amount

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Who can apply

BusinessesIndividualsNonprofitsOther Legal EntityPublic agenciesCalifornia only

Businesses of many sizes, Individuals, and Nonprofits, including small and volunteer-run organizations can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.

Landowners must own at least 20 acres of forestland but not more than 5,000 acres of forestland in California. The 20-acre minimum does not apply to forestland zoned timber production zone. Forestland means land at least 10 percent occupied by trees of any size that are native to California. Developed areas such as structures, landscaping, and gardens shall not be excluded from the 20-acre minimum property size and shall be included.

About this opportunity

The program scope includes the improvement of all forest resources including fish and wildlife habitat, and soil and water quality. Cost-share assistance is provided to private and public ownerships containing 20 to 5,000 acres of forest land. Cost-shared activities include: Preparation of a Forest Management Plan by a Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and RPF Supervision of the following: Reforestation, Site Preparation, Trees and Planting, Tree Shelters, Stand Improvement, Pre-commercial Thinning or Release, Pruning, Follow-up (includes mechanical, herbicide and/or slash disposal follow-up), Forestland conservation practices / fish and wildlife habitat improvement Broadcast/controlled/cultural burning is not eligible for CFIP cost share.

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