Grants awarded to 19 neighborhoods to reduce wildfire risk and build grassroots emergency preparedness

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. – Thanks to the 2025 Community Mitigation Grant Program, nearly $100,000 in grant funding is headed to 19 communities across Larimer County. Administered by the Larimer County Office of Emergency Management, the program helps local neighborhoods implement grassroots projects that build resilience and reduce risk, especially when facing hazards like wildfires.

In its fourth year, the program empowers residents to safeguard their communities proactively by supporting initiatives such as wildfire and hazardous fuels mitigation, community slash chipping, and the establishment of shared neighborhood tools and equipment libraries. Many funded projects also include neighborhood-wide mitigation workdays to increase participation and cohesion.

“We are proud of our communities and we’re glad to support these community-driven efforts that empower our neighborhoods to take proactive steps toward community resilience,” said Lori Hodges, Emergency Management Director. “Each of these projects reflects neighbors helping neighbors.”

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The initiative emphasizes small-scale, community-led efforts as a foundation for stronger regional disaster preparedness.

In addition to the county-funded projects, a partnership with the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative has resulted in $65,000 in supplemental funding through the Northern Colorado Fireshed Fund. These awards will further support wildfire mitigation, shared stewardship, and neighborhood-level resilience work throughout the Fireshed.

“The Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative is thrilled to contribute to the expansion of Larimer County’s Community Mitigation Grant program,” said Corrina Marshall, Manager of the Collaborative. “By pooling resources and supporting local leadership in the Fireshed, we’re able to accelerate community resilience.”

Learn more about the Community Mitigation Grant Program and the Northern Colorado Fireshed Collaborative.

Source – Larimer County Office of Emergency Management