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Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) — New Jersey

USDA Forest Service · Statewide (FY24 awards: Maurice River Twp., Twp. of Brick)

Closed

VariesNJ awards incl. Maurice River Twp. $117,000 and Brick Twp. $108,750 (FY24)CWDG Round 3 closed Mar 14, 2025; Round 4 not announced — verifyDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Communities, local governments, tribes, nonprofits

About this program

Federal grants help at-risk communities plan and cut wildfire risk; NJ awards funded prescribed fire, firebreaks and hazardous fuel reduction.

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