East Bay (Berkeley + Oakland) grants & assistance
Funding and assistance programs that support defensible space, home hardening, and community wildfire mitigation in Marin County.
Primary Marin funding programs
- Oakland Fire Department — Fire Projects — Fuel-reduction and wildfire-focused initiatives (project updates).
- City of Berkeley — Measure FF FAQs (PDF) — Local funding information and wildfire-related priorities (official PDF).
Recommendation: start with a local evaluation (when required), then confirm eligible scope, documentation, and timing before hiring contractors.
County and agency contacts
- Oakland Fire Department — Wildfire Prevention — Guidance, inspections, and prevention programs.
- City of Berkeley — Official site — City landing page; search 'wildfire' and 'vegetation management' for current project postings.
State and federal funding pathways
- CAL FIRE — Fire Prevention Grants — State funding programs used by local agencies and community partners.
- FEMA — Hazard Mitigation Assistance — Federal mitigation funding pathways (project- and community-level).
Not sure which programs apply to your property?
Most homeowners qualify for some wildfire assistance, but requirements vary by location, slope, vegetation type, and fire district.
We help residents understand what applies to their property before work begins.