The Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act establishes a new federal grant program managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help communities reduce wildfire risks and improve emergency response. The program offers two types of grants: up to $250,000 for eligible entities to develop comprehensive wildfire resilience plans, and up to $10 million to implement projects outlined in those plans, such as improving evacuation planning, hardening homes and infrastructure, clearing defensible space around structures, and protecting vulnerable populations. Priority will be given to communities in high-risk fire areas. The bill authorizes $1 billion annually from fiscal years 2025 through 2029, with recipient communities required to provide at least 25 percent of project costs (though this can be waived for low-income areas and may include volunteer hours and donations). The legislation also directs federal agencies to update maps identifying at-risk communities, study radio communication barriers for firefighters, and evaluate insurance incentives for certified fire-resilient communities.
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