Firewise

Grant opportunities: 

We are pleased to announce that the Lane County Firewise Program has opened applications for 2025 from May 1st, 2025, at 8am through May 30th, 2025, at 4pm. Please find the link below to apply!

Firewise Improvements Grant Application

You are welcome to request a paper application at 541-682-6522 or visit us in person at the Public Works Customer Service Center located at 3050 N. Delta Hwy, Eugene OR, 97408. Lobby hours are Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM. There is also a printable application under Forms.

Please note that if your 2024 application was waitlisted last grant cycle, we encourage you to re-apply with a new application. Feel free to check out our FAQ page for frequently asked questions. 

Please submit separate applications for multiple tax lots.

If you have signed up for email notifications, you will automatically receive an email on May 1st with the online application link. If you did not receive the link, please reach out via email at [email protected]

 

Firewise Program Overview 

The Firewise Grant Incentive Program is administered by the Lane County Land Management Division's Long Range Planning and Building programs, with funding provided through Title III of the Federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program - Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The grant program offers homeowners in rural Lane County financial assistance to make their homes better able to survive wildfires. To qualify for the Firewise Grant you just need to own a home outside of an urban growth boundary in Lane County that's at risk to wildfire - that's it! (View our eligibility map here.) 
Each of our grant incentives is based on current wildfire research that helps your home greatly reduce the chance of burning during a wildfire. Up to $15,500 in grant funding is available for qualifying properties. 



Recommended Learning

"Fire Aware. Fire Prepared." by Oregon State University

OSU Forestry & Natural Resources Extension, along with state and local agencies and community partners, has launched a Wildfire Wednesday's lunch and learn, "Fire Aware. Fire Prepared." program. This statewide campaign helps Oregonians prepare for the reality of wildfire through greater awareness and actions. 

Wildfire Webinars Sessions 
It takes a village!
From the home to the landscape
Building community for better preparedness
Read, Set, GO!
Fire preparedness in my area
Land of fire
When fire hits
After the fire

More information and archived videos can be found here on the Fire Program Online Webinar Guide


For more information contact: 

Lane County Firewise Incentive Program

Lane County Public Works Department: Land Management Division
Customer Service Center: 3050 N Delta Hwy, Eugene, OR 97408
Phone:  541-682-6522
Email: [email protected]


 

 Additional Resources:

Firewise Communities