Fire departments around the state will be better equipped to help suppress both structure and wildland fires thanks to Volunteer Fire Capacity grants from the Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF). “Rural fire departments across Alaska are on… Read More ›
There’s a whole lot of partnering going on in Alaska. The Alaska Region is known for its authentic relationships with local, state, tribal and other federal agencies and communities of all sizes. That same dedication to collaboration is evident in… Read More ›
The third round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program is open through February 2025. A total of $1 billion is available over a five-year period through the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act that awards grants… Read More ›
A second round of funding through the USDA Forest Service’s Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) Program will support communities across Alaska through grants for creating Community Wildfire Protection Plans, planning efforts, or implementation totaling $3,759,337. Communities received priority for this… Read More ›
There is one month left for Alaskan communities to take advantage of the second round of funding for the federal Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program. A total of $1 billion is available over a five-year period through the Infrastructure,… Read More ›
Alaska Wildland Fire Information 