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Community Wildfire Defense Grant (Vermont)

USDA Forest Service (via VT Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation) · Statewide (high wildfire hazard, low-income, or disaster-affected areas)

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VariesCompetitive; national $1B pool (2022-2026)CWDG Round 3 closed Mar 14, 2025; Round 4 not announced — verifyDeadline / status

Who's eligible

Communities, Tribes, and eligible nonprofits

About this program

Federal grants help Vermont communities and Tribes write Community Wildfire Protection Plans and implement fuels-reduction and wildfire risk projects.

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