2025 Resident Community Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application

2025 Resident Community Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application
The City of Castle Pines supports the community’s wildfire mitigation efforts by providing financial resources to eligible homeowner groups to conduct hazardous fuels reduction projects to protect the community and property from wildfire hazards.

For questions, concerns, or assistance, please contact Charli Smith at Charli.Smith@castlepinesco.gov or 303-705-0205.

Important to note: projects are only reimbursable if completed AFTER award notice is provided. Any projects completed prior to award notice will not receive reimbursement.
Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
I am the owner of this property:*

YesNo
Property Owner Name

First NameLast Name
Property Owner Email
example@example.com
Property Owner Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
I have permission from the property owner to conduct this project.

YesNo
I have previously applied for the Castle Pines Community Wildfire Mitigation grant program:*
Amount received in reimbursement in 2023:
Amount received in reimbursement in 2024:
Applicant Readiness

While planning your project, please review the Wildfire Mitigation resources on the City's website. These resources provide guidance on best practices for wildfire mitigation projects. This section of the application will help the selection committee evaluate the preparedness of the project and applicant.
Please select all that apply.*

I have reviewed the Colorado State Forest Service Home Ignition Zone guide and considered how to implement the guidelines for creating a defensible space around my home.I completed the South Metro Fire Rescue Wildfire Home Assessment to evaluate my homes wildfire risk.I have watched some or all of the Wildfire Safety Series webinars available on the City's website.I have reviewed the Fire Wise Plan Materials list and the Fire-Resistant Landscaping guide on the City's website.I have received an in-person home assessment from South Metro Fire Risk Reduction office, the Douglas County Wildfire Mitigation office, the Colorado State Forest Service office or a local specialist.I have registered for CodeRED Emergency Alerts through Douglas County.
Home Risk Level
Please complete the South Metro Fire Rescue self-led Wildfire Home Assessment. The questions below relate to the results of this online tool.
Assessment Result: Risk Level*
Assessment Result: Score (%)*
Project Description
Summary of the project*
Please describe the overall project, including the process for determining the need for mitigation, the aspects of the project, and who will be completing this project (i.e., contractors, yourself, etc.). This portion of the application should explain why we should award your project funding.
Project area description and current conditions*
Please explain how this project area would be considered a wildfire risk.
Please upload photo(s) of the project location and conditions.*

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I will remove planted or landscaping material:*

YesNo
I will replace the removed materials with new plants:

YesNo
Are the plants on the approved Colorado State Forest Service Fire Wise Plant Materials list?

YesNo
I will remove wood materials, tree limbs, shrubs, or brush from the property:*

YesNo
Proposed method of material disposal
If materials will be removed from the project location, please describe the method of disposal.
Expected outcomes and impact:*
Project Budget

The maximum funding that will be awarded per applicant is $250. To receive the full award maximum, the project must cost $500 or more. Any project amount below $500 will be reimbursed up to 50%.
Total project budget*
Budget breakdown by activity or expense category*

Contractual ServicesSupplies and MaterialsVolunteer/Labor (In-Kind)
Supplied and materials budget
In-kind hours budget
Project Timeline
Anticipated Project Start Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated Project End Date *

MonthDayYear
Date
Anticipated Date of Final Report Submission *

MonthDayYear
Date
Authorization and Certifications
Please select all items below to indicate your acknowledgment of the terms of application submission and award.*

I certify that I am the property owner of which this project will be conducted, or have received the appropriate approvals from the property owner.I certify that this project is not in violation of my Homeowner Associations covenants, and I have followed the appropriate processed for Homeowner Association approvals, if applicable.I acknowledge by submitting this application that the information provided therin is subject to Open Record laws, and may be subject to public disclosure upon request.I acknowledge by submitting this application, the City may use content from the application, including photos, on the City's social media channels, including but not limited to the website.I acknowledge that if funds are awarded, they will be provided to the applicant on a reimbursement basis and all invoices and receipts must be paid prior to receiving payment from the City.I acknowledge that to receive reimbursement for this project, this project will be completed in 2024 and the final report and required documentation will be submitted no later than December 31, 2024.
Please type your name to indicate you agree to the authorization and certifications:*
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2025 Resident Community Wildfire Mitigation Grant Application

Applicant Information

Applicant Readiness

Home Risk Level

Project Description

Project Budget

Project Timeline

Authorization and Certifications