Forest Health Research and Monitoring

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

What does it fund?

Research on priority topics in support of California Forest Carbon Plan implementation, as well as Prescribed Fire Monitoring.

Who is eligible for funds?

Research grants: Eligible applicants include local, state, and federal agencies, universities and academic institutions, Tribal Governments, private forest landowners, and nonprofits, which include fire safe councils and land trusts.

Prescribed Fire Monitoring funds are implemented by CAL FIRE and contracted organizations to further monitoring efforts. Learn more about CAL FIRE’s monitoring efforts.

How does this program provide benefits to priority populations?

The Research Program provides indirect benefits to priority populations by producing information to better our understanding of current and future management techniques and implementation.

How do I access funds?

Apply for research grants through a statewide competitive process.

Funding Timeline

Check program website for updated timeline information.

Project Profiles

Read stories of projects funded by this program.

Program factsheet (English) Hoja informativa (Español)

Cumulative Statistics

As of November 30, 2023

$911.2 million collectively allocated to Sustainable Forest Programs

$557.4 million implemented

$260.3 million benefiting priority populations

20,575,142 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

258 projects implemented

2023 Achievements

Reporting period:
Dec 1, 2022 – Nov 30, 2023

$97.3 million implemented

1,587,251 MTCO2e GHG emissions reductions

1,225 full-time equivalent jobs reported

$76 million benefiting priority populations

0% benefiting disadvantaged communities

79% benefiting low income communities and households

21% benefiting other areas of California

Other Expected Benefits

42,161 acres of land restored

2,151,308 trees planted

91,898,100 kWh renewable energy generated