Now Accepting Pre-Proposals! 

The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) is seeking pre-proposals for projects aimed at strengthening community capacity in forestry and wildfire resilience across the San Bernardino Mountains and Inland Empire communities. 

This funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that enhance forest health and wildfire resilience at the community level. Before submitting a pre-proposal, please review the full program guidelines to confirm your project aligns with funding priorities. Please contact us if you have any additional questions. 

Submit Your Pre-Proposal Here

Pre-proposal submission deadline: April 11, 2025 

An optional virtual workshop for interested applicants will be held on March 18, 2025 from 4-5pm. Register here to join. Workshop materials will be posted to this webpage shortly after.

Funding Overview

This program provides funding to expand communityl capacity for forestry and wildfire resilience projects in the region. Eligible proposals should address one or both of the following program objectives:  

1. Building Organizational Capacity: Increase the applicant’s organizational capacity so they are better equipped to engage in future forest health and wildfire resilience work. This could include staff development and training, obtaining 501(c)(3) status, developing a pilot program, or improving administrative processes. The goal is to create long-term sustainability and effectiveness in wildfire resilience and forest health initiatives. 
2. Direct Community Impact: Measurably improve forest health and/or wildfire resilience efforts within the community that the applicant serves.

Program Timeline

For additional questions regarding this program or the pre-proposal form, please contact Forestry Programs Lead, Melanie Garcia at mgarcia@iercd.org.