Business and Workforce Development Grants
CAL FIRE’s Wood Products and Bioenergy Program provides grant opportunities to strengthen California’s forest-sector businesses and workforce while promoting healthy, resilient forests statewide. These grants support a variety of projects that enhance industry operations, develop workforce skills, and foster innovation in the forest sector.
News
Grant Solicitations & Awards
- Press Release - CAL FIRE Invests in Workforce and Business Development
- List of 2022 Q1 Grant Awards
- List of 2022 Q1 Applications Received
- Grant Guidelines: 2022 Q1/Q2
- Press Release - CAL FIRE Awards New Funding for Workforce and Business Development
- List of 2022 Q2 Grant Awards
- List of 2022 Q2 Applications Received
- Grant Guidelines: 2022 Q1/Q2
- Press Release - CAL FIRE Funds Workforce and Business Development ProjectsExternal LinkExternal Link
- List of 2022 Q3 Grant Awards
- List of 2022 Q3 Applications Received
- Grant Guidelines: 2022 Q3
Resources & Forms
- BWD Equipment Disposition Plan 2024
- Business and Workforce Development Grant Guidelines (Updated 2/25/25)
- Grant Administration Information
- Grant Amendment Guidance Information
- Online Progress ReportExternal LinkExternal Link
- High Quality Logo for Acknowledgement Media
- Blank Invoice Cover Sheet
- Environmental Compliance Review Instruction for Wood Products Grants
CCI Resources
