Overview of the CWPP Process

Step 1 - Application for Funding. Prior to making an application to the program, it is strongly recommended that you contact the MOFR fuel management specialist for your area. When you are ready, applications for funding can be submitted electronically via this site. See details regarding the application process.

Step 2 - Application Review. Once the application has been received, it will be reviewed by the program team, and you will be contacted if further information is required.

Step 3 - Application Approval. Once it has been determined that the application meets program criteria, advise of your funding approval will be sent to you by mail.

Step 4 - Community Completes the CWPP. Once your application has been approved, work on the CWPP can begin. Different elements of the plan will require different expertise. Guidelines in this regard are available here. If you wish to make changes to your work plan after approval has been received, these changes must be approved by the Program Officer. Funds are not transferable to other projects.

Step 5 - Completed CWPP is Submitted for Review. The final report and associated mapping must be submitted electronically, and may be submitted by uploading to this site. Click here to see what is contained in a completed submission.

Step 6 - CWPP Review. Once the final reporting has been received, the CWPP will be reviewed by UBCM and MOFR to ensure that all mandatory elements have been received in sufficient detail. Clarifications and/or additional information may be requested by program staff prior before CWPP is considered complete.

Step 7 - CWPP is Finalized. Once the CWPP is considered complete, project funding is disbursed to the community. The final CWPP will be posted publicly on this site as a legacy for other communities.

Step 8 - Implementation of Recommendations. Now you are ready to consider the recommendations in your plan. If you are considering removal of forest fuels as a part of your community protection strategy, you may wish to consider a “fuel management pilot project” or a larger scale “operational fuel management” program. Funding support is available for both of these alternatives and details are available on this site.