Wildfire Resilience Grants: $1 Billion Annually for Community Protection and Home Hardening.
This Act establishes a new federal grant program authorizing $1 billion annually to help communities prepare for and mitigate wildfire risks. The funding supports local governments and fire departments in developing comprehensive resilience plans, improving evacuation routes, and financing projects to harden homes and critical infrastructure against fire damage. Citizens in high-risk areas will benefit from enhanced safety measures and improved emergency response capabilities.
Key points
Authorizes $1 billion annually (FY 2025-2029) for local grants focused on wildfire resilience, including improving early detection, alerts, and evacuation planning.
Provides grants up to $10 million for implementing protection projects, such as creating defensible space around homes (up to 100 feet radius) and hardening critical infrastructure.
Amends existing law to explicitly allow federal funding for 'structure hardening' projects, making homes and buildings more resistant to flames and embers, directly protecting private property.
Status:
Introduced
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