Utah’s Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands received a Notice of Funding Opportunity to participate in the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG), which is a 5-year program funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and administered by the USDA Forest Service in partnership with state forestry agencies. $5 billion has been allocated over 5 years to help communities at …
Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program
The LSR Program is one of FFSL’s Cooperative Forestry Programs in partnership with theUSDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry. In 2008, the Forest Service began developing acompetitive grants program for state forestry agencies to develop and implement collaborativelandscape-scale forest restoration projects. The LSR competitive grants process among Westernstates has been developed and administered by the Western Forestry Leadership Coalition(WFLC). …
Two Utah-Based Companies Awarded Grant Funding for Firebank Expansion
SALT LAKE – The Alliance for Green Heat has awarded two Utah-based companies grant funding to help expand firewood banks in Utah. Huber Woods and Brandt Services will receive funding to process fuel wood for needy households. Huber Woods, located in La Point, Utah, and Brandt Services in Monticello, Utah, will provide much-needed fuel wood for cooking and heating to …
Grant-Funded Initiatives Help Reshape the Jordan River Landscape
SALT LAKE CITY – Last fiscal year, the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands awarded $645,000 in grant funding to municipalities and non-profit organizations with a vested interest in the Jordan River. This funding was used to complete projects to improve and preserve the river’s health and accessibility. Funding for these grants is a part of ongoing legislative …
Over 18,000 Acres Selected by Forest Service for Preservation as Part of Forest Legacy Program
SALT LAKE – The US Forest Service announced 18,648 acres of private forested lands in Utah will be preserved with an investment of $14.4 million as a part of the Forest Legacy Program. Funding for the projects comes from the Inflation Reduction Act, and the investment will ensure these forestlands will continue to benefit the public and surrounding communities. “The …
Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Program
Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust Grant Agreement
Great Salt Lake Research Grants
Request for Grant Applications 2025 The Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands (“Division”) requests proposals for research projects that will further knowledge of Great Salt Lake (“GSL”). Research projects will provide lake managers with a better understanding of the complexities of GSL in order to best inform management decisions. Research project deliverables will be …
Utah Fire Department Assistance Grants
The program represents a strong collaborative effort with the U.S. Forest Service and the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands to provide assistance to Utah’s fire departments. Each of these agencies shares a strong commitment to improving the safety and capability of Utah’s fire service. The purpose of the Fire Department Assistance Grant program is to provide technical …
Urban Forestry Grants
Community Forestry Partnership Grants (CFP) The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, in partnership with the US Forest Service, provides an opportunity for communities to apply for grants to help fund urban and community forestry projects. The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands, in partnership with the US Forest Service, welcomes all communities to apply for this …
Grants
The grants administered through the Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands are funded through a variety of sources. Select a grant program area to find more information. Utah Fire Department Assistance Grants Urban Forestry Grants Great Salt Lake Research Grants Landscape Scale Restoration Program Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program