Planning for wildfires must take place long before a
community is threatened. Once a wildfire starts, the only option available to
firefighters is to attempt to suppress the fire before it reaches a
community. A CWPP is unique in that it empowers citizens to share the
responsibility of determining the best strategies for protecting a community
and allows making informed choices to decrease the hazards around them.
Eligible CWPP grant applicants are local county or community
governments in the State of Texas who have been identified by TFS for funding
based on the intent to develop a new CWPP or update an existing CWPP. Private
or non‐profit organizations are not eligible for grant funds.
There are two stages to the application process. First, an
applicant should complete the application and submit it to:
Texas A&M Forest Service
Mitigation & Prevention Office
Attn. CWPP Coordinator
2127 S. First Street
Lufkin, TX 75901
Second, the application is reviewed by the grant committee
for eligibility, feasibility, cost‐effectiveness and completeness before
returning their decision. Applicant will be notified of their status within
thirty days of receipt of the application.
Applications will be accepted until all funds have been
awarded. Early applications are encouraged. Priority will be given to
applications received prior to March 2, 2018. The grant cost period will begin
upon notice from the CWPP Coordinator, Texas A&M Forest Service and end
March 1, 2019 in conjunction with the completion of an approved CWPP.
Click the link to download the 2018 State-Wide Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grant.
If you have any questions about the guidelines, application,
or the funding available please do not hesitate to contact Melanie Karns at mkarns@tfs.tamu.edu or (979) 450-2578.