OLD GCWC Post-Fire Hazard Tree Removal Cost Share Reimbursement Program
The Grand County Wildfire Council (GCWC) is offering private landowners and collective groups of private landowners impacted by the 2020 Grand County Wildfires (East Troublesome & Williams Fork Fires) the opportunity to apply for cost-share funding to remove hazard trees that remain post-fire.

NEW!!! We are no longer pre-approving projects before work is complete. Instead, we will consider applications and projects once WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED.* This means that you no longer need to wait on us to begin your project.  The only catch is that we are still requiring “pre-mitigation” photos, so, if you intend to submit an application for reimbursement, BE SURE TO TAKE PHOTOS BEFORE WORK BEGINS.

*If you have not completed your project and wish to further inquire about the program (including a potential reimbursement amount), email bewildfireready@gmail.com or call 970-627-7121.

 Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis,  until available funding has been expended.

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

(1) HOAs & HOMEOWNER GROUPS IMPACTED BY THE 2020 GC WILDFIRES: Homeowner Associations and/or Groups of Homeowners not part of a formal HOA that wish to organize drive-by community-wide chipping days. In this situation, the HOA or Homeowner Group would contract with a chipper for on-site chipping.  Grand County Wildfire Council would reimburse up to 50% of the chipping cost. Actual amount to be reimbursed determined at the time after project is completed.

(2) INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2020 GC WILDFIRE VICTIMS: Cost-share reimbursement opportunity (up to 50% of the cost or $1050/acre treated) for individual landowners performing post-fire hazard tree removal. Actual amount to be reimbursed determined at the time after project is completed.
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Prioritization of Applications
Due to the limited availability of funds compared to the need for post-fire hazard tree removal, we must prioritize the applications we receive.  Accordingly, this is how we will prioritize applications...

FIRST PRIORITY: Projects that  address hazard tree removal along roads and driveways, utility lines, and within 100 of the existing or proposed home site.

SECOND PRIORITY: Projects that address tree removal on vacant land or removal of trees that are more than 100 feet from home site.

ADDITIONAL PRIORITIES:
1) Uninsured and under-insured homeowners will be prioritized over fully insured individuals.  
2) Primary homeowners will be prioritized over secondary homeowners (not applicable to HOA/Homeowner Group Chipping Projects with mixed ownership).

PLEASE NOTE: This grant ONLY covers hazard tree and juniper removal/chipping . We will not cover any other recovery or debris management costs.

My property was burned in one of the the 2020 Grand County Wildfires (East Troublesome or Williams Fork Fire). *
If you answer "no" to the statement above and are looking to do pre-fire fuels reduction and mitigation, please STOP and consider our "Pre-Fire Cost Share Program" application (link below).
Pre-Fire Cost Share App: https://forms.gle/aiQDkQQgYh9H8mm38
I understand that no reimbursement funds are guaranteed until the project is completed, paid invoices/receipts are presented to GCWC, and approval is granted? *
Required
Application
This form will initiate your application for the 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.
Landowner Name or HOA/Group Representative *
If applying as an HOA or Homeowner Group, list the name of the HOA or Group
Email *
Phone number *
Mailing Address *
Project Address for Individual Assistance Requests -OR- Project Area for Group Projects *
Number of Acres Treated *
What was the cost of your project? *
Paid receipts should be submitted to GCWC according to the "REQUIRED Supporting Documentation" section below.  
Project Type *
Are you a primary or secondary homeowner? *
Primary homeowners usually live here more than 6 months every year and are registered to vote here.
Was your home lost in the fire? *
If your home was lost and you plan to rebuild, when do you hope to begin construction?
Are you uninsured or under-insured? *
Please be prepared to provide documentation for being uninsured or under-insured.  
Project Start Date *
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Project Completion Date *
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Detailed Description of Project Work Completed
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 program is for hazard tree removal and chipping only. *
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I understand that this is a reimbursement program and that I am responsible for full payment to the selected contractor. *
Required
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 the maximum funds I may receive will be $1050 per acre or 50% of the project cost, whichever is less.  Thus, 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 have read the "Prioritization of Applications" section above and I understand that my application is subject to prioritization. *
Required
I understand that I am required to submit three (3) post-project photos as part of my application.  More details found in "REQUIRED Supporting Documentation" section below.  
I understand that I am required to submit a map of the project work.  More details found in "REQUIRED Supporting Documentation" section below.  
REQUIRED! Supporting Documentation
The following documents are required and may be emailed or mailed to GCWC.  Applications will not be considered until all supporting documentation has been received and reviewed by GCWC.

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

Grand County Wildfire Council
PO Box 338
Granby, CO 80446
bewildfireready@gmail.com
970-627-7121

**MAP: A detailed map of the project area including total acres treated.
 
PHOTOS: At least three (3) post-work photos of the project area.

RECEIPTS OF PAYMENTS: ALL receipts for payments made.  

**Map and SOW documents can be completed with assistance from a CSFS Forester, a GCWC mitigation specialist, or other natural resource professional, if applicable.

Additional Required Actions
--Relocate your firewood pile at least 30 feet away from your home (if applicable).

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

--Mow grass to a height of six inches or less for at least the first 15 feet surrounding your home (if applicable).

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

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

--Agree to maintain your defensible space/ fuels reduction project and regularly address items above.
I agree to fulfill ALL "Additional Required Actions" listed above. *
Required
Attestation *
Required
By selecting the "Submit" button below, you are submitting your application.  Don't forget to email or mail the supporting documentation described above.  If you wish to confirm the receipt of your application, please wait wait for 24 hours after submitting your supporting documentation.  Then, email us at bewildfireready@gmail.com.  
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