Resources & funding programs
A curated directory of reputable, official programs for wildfire preparedness and mitigation across Marin County, the Peninsula (San Mateo County), and Santa Clara County.
Note: programs change frequently—always verify eligibility and deadlines on the linked agency pages.
Grant program guides
Marin County
Funding and assistance programs for residents, HOAs, and community projects.
View Marin grantsPeninsula (San Mateo County)
Funding and assistance programs for San Mateo County and Peninsula communities.
View Peninsula grantsEast Bay (Berkeley + Oakland)
City + county programs and funding pathways for the East Bay WUI edge.
Santa Cruz County
Measure Q funding and local assistance programs (defensible space, fuel reduction).
Statewide and federal
- CAL FIRE — Ready for Wildfire (defensible space and home hardening guidance)
- CAL FIRE grants (wildfire prevention and resilience funding cycles)
- Cal OES — Hazard Mitigation (state mitigation programs and guidance)
- FEMA mitigation grants (federal mitigation funding pathways)
- NFPA Firewise USA (community risk reduction framework)
Regional partners
Fire Safe San Mateo
Programs and grant-funded mitigation efforts in San Mateo County.
Visit Fire Safe San MateoSanta Clara County FireSafe Council
Wildfire safety education and community programs for Santa Clara County.
Visit SCC FireSafeNot 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.