Strategic Fuels Reduction Cost Share Reimbursement App
Grand County Wildfire Council (GCWC) is offering a Strategic Fuels Reduction Cost Share Program for wildfire risk mitigation, giving collective groups of private property owners, large parcel property owners, and others as identified by GCWC the opportunity to apply for cost-share funding. 

Description of Strategic Fuels Reduction: The purpose of this program is to complete meaningful and strategic fuels landscape and community treatments as identified in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reduce wildfire risk. Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (arcgis.com)
  • This program supports the completion of landscape scale, community level, and large parcel projects with a focus on connecting fuels reduction treatments and fuels break treatments, as well as gaining a foothold in new areas to support future mitigation. The program emphasizes protecting critical infrastructure, access routes, structures, and vital resources within extreme, very high, or high risk areas such as those identified in the Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Funds are limited and projects are reviewed by the GCWC Board of Directors for alignment with program goals. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis, until available funding has been expended.

An application is required prior to any work being completed in order to be eligible for reimbursement under the Strategic Fuels Reduction program. Other requirements will vary by project.

This program is for pre-fire mitigation work performed by a contractor. For those considering performing work on their own, please visit our Community Chipping Days page for information on slash disposal and/or reach out to GCWC with questions.  

Strategic Fuels Reduction Cost Share Application Process
  1. Large parcel owner and/or community representative completes the below application.
  2. GCWC receives the application and reaches out to Applicant to further discuss the project. If a Home/ Community Wildfire Risk Assessment is needed, it will be discussed with the applicant at this time. Applicant takes "before" pictures.
  3. Applicant sends project out to Tree Contractor(s) for bid after discussing project scope with GCWC (see list of contractors on GCWC website under Resources). 
  4. Tree Contractor(s) provide bid(s) for fuels reduction work to applicant.
  5. Applicant selects Tree Contractor.
  6. Applicant submits application, assessment (if applicable,) and contractor bid to GCWC for funding consideration.
  7. GCWC Board of Directors reviews project against program goals and available funding.
  8. If funds are available and the project is approved by the board, GCWC provides an award letter outlining allocation of funds to applicant/ community in recognition of program parameters. Many of GCWC grantors reimburse up to 50% of the cost of wildfire risk reduction work, and the GCWC Board will determine reimbursement allocation based on various types of grant funding available and strategic importance of project. If project is not approved, GCWC will provide a letter outlining why the project was not approved. (Typically, this would be if funding is exhausted, or project does not align with program goals.)
  9. Tree Contractor completes project and Applicant pay(s) contractor.
  10. Applicant submits before and after pictures, proof of acreage treated, receipts and proof of payment, and a W-9 to GCWC. GCWC reserves the right to verify the final acreage treated.
  11. Once the project is complete, GCWC will submit a request to our grantors for funds disbursement and notify the homeowner. Applicants should plan for a minimum of 60 days for reimbursement turnaround once they are notified that GCWC has submitted their project to our grantors.
Additional Requirements (Varies By Project):
  • Home/ Community Wildfire Risk Assessment with a Fire District or GCWC employee. This assessment may be required and may include items that the applicant/ community can complete on their own. If completed, this assessment should be used by the Tree Contractor(s) to complete the project bid.
For smaller, private single landowner projects, please see our Home Hazard Ignition Zone Cost Share Application and for information on Defensible Space, see pages 8-9 of this Home Ignition Zone guide: https://bewildfireready.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021_CSFS_HIZGuide_Web.pdf

 *If you have not completed your project and wish to further inquire about the program, including a potential reimbursement amount and assistance with this application, email bewildfireready@gmail.com or call 970-627-7121.
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS
1) Our program is a REIMBURSEMENT program, meaning that the project must be complete and entirely paid for by YOU before we will reimburse. NO funds are guaranteed in advance of project completion. GCWC will only reimburse projects completed in the same calendar year as the date of application.
 
2) Because our funding sources for this program are limited, we may not be able to fully fund large or expensive projects. If you have a larger project, you may want to consider spreading the work out over several years by doing smaller bits of the entire project each year.

I understand that this is a reimbursement program and reimbursement funds are not guaranteed, until my project is completed within the established time frame, and required documents are submitted, which includes at minimum an application, contractor estimate, paid invoices/receipts, before and after photos, proof of acreage, and a W-9 are presented to GCWC, and approval is granted? *
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Application
This form will initiate your application for the Strategic Fuels Reduction Cost Share Program.

Supporting documents (as described toward the end of this form) are required and must be emailed or mailed to the Grand County Wildfire Council to complete your application. GCWC will be in contact to discuss your large parcel and/or community project which may include a Home/ Community Wildfire Risk Assessment.
Name *
Email *
Phone number *
Mailing Address *
Project Address *
HOA or Community Name (enter N/A if you are not in an HOA/Community) *
Number of Acres Estimated to be Treated *
Please estimate number of acres to be treated and we can assist you if needed. 1 acre = 43,560 sq ft. (Example: Community Egress = 40 ft (either side) * 2000 ft long egress (road) = 80,000 sq ft = about 2 acres.)
If your project includes multiple property owners, please specify how many property owners are involved?
Detailed Initial Description of Large Parcel, Landscape Level, or Community Level Work to be Completed *
Please provide the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) wildfire hazard rating for your community/neighborhood and provide your Fire District. (Choose a fire district and a hazard rating.) This information can be found on the Grand County CWPP: Grand County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (arcgis.com). For Wildfire Hazard Rating, navigate down to the subtab of "Risk Hazard Assessment." For Fire Districts, navigate down the page to the subtab of "Fire Response."
Grand County
Grand Fire (Granby)
Grand Lake Fire
East Grand Fire (Tabernash/Fraser/Winter Park)
Hot Sulphur Springs/Parshall Fire
Kremmling Fire
Extreme
Very HIgh
High
Moderate
Low
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Program Acknowledgments
If you cannot answer "Yes"  to ALL questions below, please email bewildfireready@gmail.com or call 970-627-7121 to discuss your concerns.  
I understand that this is a reimbursement program and that I am responsible for full payment to the selected contractor. *
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I understand that this is a grant-funded program. The program may end or change when allocated grant dollars are expended and/or new funding sources are acquired. *
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I understand that my application is subject to prioritization. *
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I understand that funds are not guaranteed, and that reimbursement will depend on the availability of funding and my project's alignment with program goals. I acknowledge that, if my application is approved, I may be reimbursed for less than 50% of the total cost of the project.  *
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I understand that GCWC will only consider projects completed in the same calendar year as the date of application. *
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I understand that I am required to submit all documents listed in the "REQUIRED Supporting Documentation" section below.   *
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REQUIRED Supporting Documentation
The following documents are required and may be emailed or mailed to GCWC.

BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME, PHONE NUMBER, PROJECT ADDRESS AND MAILING ADDRESS WHEN SUBMITTING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.

Grand County Wildfire Council
PO Box 338
Granby, CO 80446
bewildfireready@gmail.com
970-627-7121
  1. This application.
  2. If applicable: Home Wildfire Risk Assessment completed by Fire District or GCWC employee. During the assessment is a good opportunity to take at minimum two (2) digital pre-work photos of the project which will be required.
  3. Contractors Bid/ Estimate for project.
  4. Submit the above documents to GCWC for funding consideration.
  5. GCWC will provide award or declination letter.
  6. If awarded, additional final required documents prior to reimbursement include: 
  • At minimum (2) digital pre-work photos and two (2) digital post-work photos of the project area. Photos should be taken from the same location and perspective if possible.
  • Proof of acreage treated. GCWC reserves the right to verify the final acreage treated in person.
  • All receipts for payments made as well as proof of payment.
  • W-9 submission to GCWC.
Once the project is complete, GCWC will submit a request to our grantors for funds disbursement and notify the homeowner. Applicants should plan for a minimum of 60 days for reimbursement turnaround once they are notified that GCWC has submitted their project to our grantors.
Additional Required Actions
--Relocate firewood at least 30 feet away from homes/ structures (if applicable).

--Clear flammable debris from gutters and roofs (if applicable).

--Mow grass to a height of four inches or less for at least the first 15 feet surrounding homes/ structures (if applicable).

--Rake/remove pine needles and other flammable debris away from homes/ structures (if applicable).

--Remove flammable material from underneath any elevated decking (if applicable).

--Agree to maintain your defensible space/ fuels reduction and regularly address items above.
I agree to fulfill ALL "Additional Required Actions" listed above.
I understand that, per IRS tax rules, any reimbursement I receive is considered taxable income to me.  I agree to provide a completed IRS W9 form upon approval of my application and prior to receiving reimbursement.  I also understand that I will receive an IRS 1099 form for payments made to me at the end of the tax year.  
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By selecting the "Submit" button below, you are submitting your application. If you wish to confirm the receipt of your application, please wait for 48 hours after submitting. Then, email us at bewildfireready@gmail.com.  
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