June 1, 2026 – Applications are open for Texas A&M Forest Service’s Prescribed Fire grants, offering financial support to private landowners and municipalities taking action to reduce wildfire risk.
Applications will be accepted through July 14.
The reimbursement program supports projects that reduce hazardous vegetation and create defensible space around homes and infrastructure.
“Reducing hazardous, dense vegetation on private property plays an important role in protecting communities from wildfire,” said Victoria Wenkman, Texas A&M Forest Service Community Resilience Program Specialist.
Prescribed Fire Grants
Several grant opportunities are available for private landowners and municipalities to help implement prescribed burning to reduce hazardous fuel loads and protect communities across the state.
Prescribed burning is a land management tool used to reduce potential fuel for wildfires and help promote ecosystem restoration. Reimbursement rates for prescribed fire grants range from $22.50 to $30 per acre. All require the use of a certified and insured prescribed burn manager.
A webinar covering the grants, application process and more will be hosted on June 2. Register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/eb5eb3b8-e6de-4fb9-a08a-96432cbfb609@2c2bb68d-f234-4baa-a640-ede7b35d9620.
For additional information about the Prescribed Fire grants, visit http://tfsweb.tamu.edu/grants-financial-assistance/landowner-grants/prescribed-fire-grants/.
