Grant opportunities:
The Firewise Grant Incentive Program is pleased to announce a new grant cycle for 2023! Applications will be available on our website September 1st at 8am - September 29th at 4pm.
Please click on this link to apply: 2023 Firewise Improvements Grant Application
You may also pick up a paper application at Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center located at 3050 N. Delta Highway, Eugene OR 97408. CSC hours are Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm.
Once the application window is closed, Lane County staff will contact you within 30-90 days regarding status of your application. Please note that the program does not offer retroactive reimbursement for work completed prior to enrollment in the program.
Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.
Notifications and Resources:
The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) hosted a series of webinars during spring 2023 for wildfire awareness. A recording of the webinars can be found in the link below.
Wildfire Awareness Month: Office of the State Fire Marshal
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.