East Texas Prescribed Fire Grant (State Fire Capacity near Federal Lands)

Reimburses landowners in 20 East Texas counties near federal lands for prescribed burns that reduce high-risk fuels. Pays actual per-acre burn cost up to $30/acre; no landowner match.

• Landowners in 20 East Texas counties with concentrations of federal lands, high social vulnerability index and high-risk fuels (map).

Reimbursed actual per-acre burn cost up to the cap; certified burn manager required; no burning before approval letter.

Published amounts: Grant recipients will be reimbursed actual per acre costs associated with conducting the prescribed burn not to exceed the maximum reimbursement rate of $30 per acre. No cost shares are involved with this grant program.

Apply online (TFS prescribed fire grant application) June 1 - July 14; burn must be done by a TDA Certified and Insured Prescribed Burn Manager; include a signed comprehensive burn plan and burn-unit map. Burn only after receiving the approval-to-burn letter.

Deadline text on the page: The next application period will open on June 1, 2027. Applications open online annually June 1 through July 14.