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Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG)

USDA Forest Service (via Maine Forest Service) · At-risk communities with high/very high wildfire hazard potential

Closed

VariesUp to 25% match; waiver available for underserved communitiesCWDG Round 3 closed Mar 14, 2025; Round 4 not announced — verifyDeadline / status

Who's eligible

State/county/municipal agencies, HOAs, tribes

About this program

Funds Community Wildfire Protection Plans and mitigation projects including fuel breaks, prescribed burns, dry hydrants, and fire equipment.

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