Community Wildfire Defense Grant to Fund ODF Project Proposals
Two project proposals led by the Oregon Department of Forestry have been selected to be funded by the Community Wildfire Defense Grant.
The Cave Junction-Takilma-Illinois Valley Mira Fuels Mitigation Project in the ODF Southwest Oregon District will receive over $2.3 million
This project actively engages private landowners, provides technical assistance, and expands prescribed fire training opportunities, strengthening community resilience while reducing hazardous fuel loads.
The other ODF proposal selected for funding is the South Lane Wildfire Risk Reduction receiving over $2.6 million.
In total, organizations in Oregon have received $28.5 million to fund six projects, all with the end goal of creating more wildfire resilient communities.
ODF’s project proposals focus on assisting communities in reducing wildfire risk through mitigation work, education, defensible space assessments, and becoming a Firewise USA site.
Posted on 9/25/25 11:51AM by Alex Bauer
