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FIREWISE APPLICATIONS DUE BY THURSDAY, JUNE 27

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News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: June 17th, 2024 8:30 AM

Lane County’s Firewise Grant Incentive Program is accepting applications from residents in unincorporated Lane County through 4:00 p.m. on June 27, 2024.

Firewise grants provide rural property owners with funding to help complete projects that reduce the risk of wildfire, such as clearing vegetation, replacing wood shake roofing, fire-resistant landscaping materials, noncombustible exterior siding, chimney spark arrestors, and more. Up to $15,500 in grant funding is available for each qualifying property.

Apply online at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/firewise. Paper applications are also available at the Lane County Public Works Customer Service Center (3050 North Delta Highway, Eugene).

Firewise grants are funded through Title III of the Federal Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Program – Section 601 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.

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