Texas Neches River and Cypress Basin Prescribed Fire Grant

Reimburses private landowners in the Neches River and Cypress Basin watersheds of East Texas for prescribed burns that cut hazardous fuels and improve water, habitat and invasive-species outcomes. Pays actual per-acre cost up to $22.50/acre.

• Texas private landowners within communities in the Neches River and Cypress Basin watersheds (map).

• Priority to native ecosystem restoration, priority watershed protection zones, and sites near public land.

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 $22.50 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.