Fire Mitigation Grants Program

How to: Determine your eligibility for a grant

• Use the Apply link at the top of the page.
• Locate your parcel by your last name, the 10 digit parcel number or by clicking on the map.
• The parcel information will be listed below the map.
• If the parcel is eligible, there will be a blue "apply" link next to it.

How to: Complete a secure grant application

• You must use a computer (PC or Mac). You can not complete the application process using a smart phone.
• A broadband internet connection is recommended.
• You must create a login using a valid email address to create an online application.

The grant is available to eligible homeowners located in a focused area near the Sunrise transmission line corridor. The focused area may change from year to year, based on fire conditions determined by the SPFMG. There are three types of Grant funded categories:

Defensible Space

Structure Hardening

Community Protection

To meet state and local fire codes, create a Defensible space up to 100 feet around habitable structures located on a parcel and 10 feet along both sides of roads and driveways, on land you own or control.

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Harden habitable structures to a more ignition resistant standard such as retrofitting with approved fire-safe materials, rooftops, double pane windows, eave boxing, removal of attic vents and/or installation of alternatives, and removal or replacement of wood fencing and decks with approved fire-resistant materials.

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Will focus on larger scale defensible space and structure fire prevention projects that benefit a larger population or community. This would include the extension and maintenance of defensible space to enhance firefighting efforts and for structure and community protection.

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Grant Application Process

All submitted applications will be reviewed for eligibility and completeness. Only those applications that are eligible and complete will be considered for approval by the Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Group (SPFMG).

Notes:

• Eligibility is to parcels, within a focused project area. Eligibility map is located on the Apply page of this web site, or call the Grants office for your parcel's eligibility status.
• To be awarded a grant through this program, the grant project site address must be posted in compliance with County Consolidated Fire Code 505.1
• Administrative guidance available for home owners for grant project feasibility.
• Email is the primary communication for this program for prompt status notifications. (U.S. Mail and phone notifications will be used if an email address is not provided).
• Completed W-9 must be provided for grant funding consideration.

Grant Process Steps

• Home owner completes application, on-line at secured website, or by mail.
• SPFMG reviews completed applications and approves grant funding.
• Home owner receives email notification for grant approval. Notifications will be made between April 8th and April 17th 2013.
• Home owner conducts work which must be completed by July 15th 2013, and submits receipts and Work Completion Forms to the Grants office by July 31, 2013.
• Grant Program Office reviews completion documents per homeowner application description and reviews receipts for approved project activities.
• Administrative inspection of completed projects.
• Administrative notification to bank for grant reimbursement of approved project activities.
• Bank distributes grant reimbursement to applicant address and W-9 information within 45 days.