San Benito County Fire Safe Council Grants

San Benito County Fire Safe Council / CAL FIRE

Available Disaster Relief

About This Program

Provides education, assessments, and occasional grant funding to Hollister-area homeowners for wildfire defensible space improvements. May include cost-share programs for vegetation removal, fire-resistant landscaping, and home hardening.

Grant or cost-share assistance for wildfire risk reduction

Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.

Key Details

  • Grants and cost-share for wildfire mitigation
  • Covers defensible space, vegetation clearing
  • Fire-resistant landscaping and home hardening
  • Free assessments and education available
  • Check for seasonal grant opportunities

How to Apply

A grant-savvy contractor in Hollister, CA can handle the paperwork, inspections, and timelines so your funding releases on schedule. Getting matched is free.

You will likely need a contractor to apply

Projects like this almost always need a licensed contractor, and many grants ask for a written estimate as part of your application. Lining up a contractor in Hollister early keeps your application moving.

Get matched with a contractor

Each program sets its own contractor rules. Check the official program page for exact requirements.

Deadline: Seasonal programs, check website for current offerings

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