Partner with United Power to Reduce Wildfire Risk
Each year, United Power makes grants available to qualified nonprofit groups within the service territory to support vegetation management activities that reduce wildfire risks near United Power facilities. This program complements United Power’s ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts and helps protect people, property, and critical electric infrastructure.
Program Details
- Non profit groups serving United Power members are eligible
- Up to $5,000 per project toward vegetation removal, number of grants determined annually
- Submit applications at least 4 weeks before your planned event
- Payments are issued to the requesting organization (no direct vendor payments)
- A final grant report is due within 30 days following project completion
Important: This grant is not intended to cover 100% of any project costs.
For more information, email United Power.
How to Apply
Non profit groups that provide vegetation management services for United Power members are eligible to apply. Projects should directly reduce wildfire hazards on or adjacent to properties near United Power facilities and benefit the broader community.
- Prepare your scope of work and funding information.
Provide as much detail as possible, including maps, names and addresses of property owners benefiting from the work, anticipated costs for equipment rentals, etc. Applicants should also outline additional funding sources, in-kind donations, or estimated volunteer hours.
- Submit your application.
Applications must be received at least four weeks prior to the planned project date. Larger scale projects are considered on a case-by-case basis and require at least three months for consideration.
- Award notification.
If approved, payment will be issued to the requesting organization. United Power does not make direct payments to vendors under this program.