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TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry

Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Assistance & Community Education Grants – 2027 cycle

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Deadline
Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
Award size
Up to $20K
Match ?
Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
How you get paid ?
By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
Who can apply
Volunteer fire or rescue department, City or town government, County government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Special district (utility, fire, etc.)
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee
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How this fits you

  • Available in Sumner County

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About this grant

Communities at wildfire risk that have an approved Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) can get reimbursement grants for fuel reduction, firebreaks, dry hydrants, access improvements, signage and resident education. A first mitigation grant is up to $20,000 (later years up to $10,000); education grants are up to $500. Funds are administered through the Appalachian RC&D Council.

Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/resources/apply-for-a-grant/hazard-mitigation-and-community-education-grant-rd.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/5be62e8f-7ce8-4b27-93a7-cd1621b13914

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct25
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Nov9
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Nov12
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Nov15
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Sumner County facts with citations.

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