Note: Pre-Proposals are now closed.  

The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) recently sought pre-proposals for projects aimed at strengthening community capacity in forestry and wildfire resilience across the San Bernardino Mountains and Inland Empire communities. 

This funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that enhance forest health and wildfire resilience at the community level. 

 

Pre-proposal submission deadline: April 11, 2025 

An optional virtual workshop for interested applicants was held on March 18, 2025. If you weren't able to join live, the workshop recording and presentation can be found here.

 

Funding Overview

This program provides funding to expand community capacity for forestry and wildfire resilience projects in the region. Eligible proposals should address one or both of the following program objectives:  

1. Building Organizational Capacity: Increase the applicant’s organizational capacity so they are better equipped to engage in future forest health and wildfire resilience work. This could include staff development and training, obtaining 501(c)(3) status, developing a pilot program, or improving administrative processes. The goal is to create long-term sustainability and effectiveness in wildfire resilience and forest health initiatives. 
2. Direct Community Impact: Measurably improve forest health and/or wildfire resilience efforts within the community that the applicant serves.

Program Timeline

For additional questions regarding this program or the pre-proposal form, please contact Forestry Programs Lead, Melanie Garcia at mgarcia@iercd.org.