Financial Assistance and Grants
Fire Behavior on the East Troublesome Fire
2025 Funding Opportunities for Wildfire Mitigation open to bmfpd residents
Property owners can access a variety of funding opportunities available from federal, state, and county partners to assist with forest health and wildfire mitigation projects. These funds pertain to both defensible space projects and larger wildfire mitigation treatments. Some of the opportunities are cost-share and require funds from property owners, and some cover the full costs of projects. BMFPD offers free site assessments to district residents to assist with project scopes and identify which funding sources would best suit each property. This following list is current as of 2025.
Wildfire Partners Defensible Space Funding
Boulder County residents are eligible for funding to assist with the completion of wildfire mitigation work to create defensible space. Following a site assessment from Wildfire Partners personnel and upon completion of required mitigation work, property owners can receive a standard award covering 50% of the cost of the mitigation work, up to $2,000. Participants with limited incomes can apply for a need-based award that covers additional costs.
Wildfire Partners Rebate Program
A $500 rebate is available to Boulder County residents who complete one or more of eligible Wildfire Partners mitigation actions: junk your junipers, fences are fuses, the first 5 feet, and screening or replacing vents.
Wildfire Partners Community Chipping Program
Wildfire Partners offers a free chipping and hauling away of slash (small branches, twigs, brush, and small trees) program to Boulder County residents. Homeowner groups of 5 or more work together to hold a chipping event, meeting the program’s requirements.
Boulder Mountain Fire Fuel Break Funding
BMFPD has secured county, state, and federal grant funds to offset the costs associated with larger wildfire mitigation treatments (1 acre or greater). These projects are generally designed to tie into defensible space treatments and extend further out into forested areas to maximize mitigation efforts. These funding sources are also available for larger, full community protection projects, and for treatments along evacuation routes. A free site assessment from BMFPD personnel is suggested to identify if your property is eligible for this funding source and to discuss treatment scope and project size.
Wildfire Partners Need-Based Funding Program
For Boulder County residents with limited incomes, Wildfire Partners offers additional funding opportunities to support wildfire mitigation projects. Participants may qualify for awards covering up to 100% of eligible mitigation costs. This funding is designed to ensure equitable access to defensible space and wildfire preparedness.