Applications Now Open for PG&E and California Fire Foundation Wildfire Preparedness Grants

PG&E (NYSE:PCG) and the California Fire Foundation opened applications for 2026 Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program grants, accepted June 8–July 8, 2026.

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PG&E (NYSE:PCG) and the California Fire Foundation opened applications for 2026 Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program grants, accepted June 8–July 8, 2026. More than $1 million in grants, education and outreach are funded, as part of $1.8 million in total 2026 support.

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Market Context

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Analysis

This announcement underscores PG&E’s continued emphasis on wildfire mitigation and community resilience. The company and its foundation are directing $1.8 million to the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program in 2026, including $1 million in grants, bringing total support since 2018 to $12.25 million. Coupled with recent safety advisories and ESG-focused grants, this reinforces a strategy of shareholder-funded community investment alongside ongoing regulatory and operational responsibilities.

Key Figures

2026 WSPP funding: $1.8 million 2026 grant awards: $1 million 2025 grants: $950,000 +5 more

2026 WSPP funding

$1.8 million

Total PG&E and foundation support to Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program

2026 grant awards

$1 million

Planned wildfire preparedness grants to local fire departments and groups

2025 grants

$950,000

Funding awarded to 63 local fire departments and community groups

PPE pieces

1,500 pieces

Personal protective equipment purchased with 2025 grants

Hazardous area cleared

33 million sq ft

Hazardous tree and brush removed via 2025 grants

Combustibles removed

3 million pounds

Tree limbs, branches and other combustibles chipped and hauled

Grants since 2018

431 grants

Total WSPP grants to fire departments and community organizations

Total WSPP support

$12.25 million

Shareholder-funded support for fire safety awareness since 2018

Historical Context

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1. Jun 04

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2. May 27

   ESG grants

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   Announced $500,000 in 2026 environmental stewardship grants to regional projects.

3. May 22

   Dividend update

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4. May 14

   Safety advisory

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5. May 06

   Community support

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   Committed nearly $1.3M to restaurant resilience grants across service area.

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Key Terms

personal protective equipment, prescribed fires, defensible space, vegetation management, +2 more

6 terms

personal protective equipment technical

"Purchasing approximately 1,500 pieces of personal protective equipment including helmets..."

Personal protective equipment (PPE) are items like masks, gloves, gowns, respirators, face shields and safety goggles that protect workers from physical, chemical or biological hazards. For investors, PPE matters because demand, supply and regulatory requirements affect company costs, revenues and operational continuity — think of PPE as seatbelts and airbags for workplaces: they reduce risk and can influence a company’s financial performance and reputation.

prescribed fires technical

"Conducting 49 prescribed fires or pile burns for forest management"

Prescribed fires are planned, controlled burns of vegetation carried out by land managers to reduce fuel buildup, improve ecosystem health, or meet regulatory land-management goals. For investors, they matter because they can lower the risk of catastrophic wildfires that threaten timber, property, utilities and insurance liabilities, and they can affect cash flows through costs, regulatory compliance, and opportunities like carbon credits — similar to routine maintenance that prevents a much larger repair bill.

defensible space technical

"Defensible space and vegetation management efforts"

A defensible space is a cleared and managed area around a building or development designed to reduce the spread of hazards—most commonly wildfire—by removing flammable materials and creating conditions that allow responders to operate safely. For investors, it matters because effective defensible space lowers the risk of catastrophic property loss, can reduce insurance costs, influence regulatory compliance, and protect asset value in regions prone to natural hazards—think of it as a protective buffer that preserves an investment’s resilience.

vegetation management technical

"Defensible space and vegetation management efforts"

Vegetation management is the ongoing practice of trimming, removing or otherwise controlling trees, brush and other plants near infrastructure such as power lines, pipelines, roads and railways to prevent physical damage, outages or fires. For investors it matters because effective management reduces the risk of costly service interruptions, regulatory fines, liability and emergency repair bills, while poor management can signal higher future maintenance costs and reputational or legal exposure—think of it as pruning around a house to avoid roof or foundation damage.

fuel/hazard reduction technical

"Fuel/hazard reduction programs"

Fuel/hazard reduction means removing or treating excess vegetation, dead trees, brush and other materials that can feed wildfires—using methods like controlled burns, mechanical clearing, or chemical treatments. For investors it matters because these actions lower the chance and severity of fire damage to property and infrastructure, influence regulatory requirements and insurance costs, and create demand for services and equipment, much like trimming dry kindling around a house to reduce fire risk.

501(c)(3) regulatory

"The California Fire Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, aids firefighters..."

A 501(c)(3) is a U.S. federal tax designation for organizations organized and operated for charitable, educational, religious, scientific or literary purposes, which exempts them from federal income tax and generally makes donations to them tax-deductible. Investors pay attention because the designation shapes how the organization raises money, what activities it can legally pursue (for example, limits on political lobbying), and how transparent and financially stable it must be—factors that affect risk, reputation, and potential partnerships.

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More than $1 million in grants, public education, and outreach funded in 2026; Applications Accepted June 8 through July 8

OAKLAND, Calif., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With peak wildfire season approaching across Northern and Central California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Fire Foundation (CFF) are calling for grant applications that support wildfire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2026, through the CFF website. Award notification will begin August 10, 2026.

The grant program continues a nine-year partnership between PG&E and CFF. PG&E and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) are providing a total of $1.8 million to CFF's Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program (WSPP). The program continues to drive public awareness about wildfire safety and deliver resources to underserved communities in high fire-risk areas.

Last year, as part of the WSPP, PG&E and CFF awarded 63 local fire departments and community groups $950,000 in funding in competitive grants. This year funding has been increased to $1 million in grant awards.

In 2025, grants supported:

• Purchasing approximately 1,500 pieces of personal protective equipment including helmets, boots, gloves, goggles and fire shelters
• Removing over 33 million square feet of hazardous tree and brush
• Chipping and hauling of 3 million pounds of tree limbs, branches and other combustibles
• Conducting 49 prescribed fires or pile burns for forest management

A full report and video summary on the 2025 WSPP is available by visiting the CFF website.

"Preparedness plays a critical role in protecting California communities from the growing threat of wildfire," said Angie Carmignani, Executive Director of the California Fire Foundation. "The Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program helps strengthen local wildfire prevention and preparedness efforts by supporting fire agencies with much needed grants for specialized firefighting equipment, vegetation management and fuels reduction efforts, and obtaining personal protection equipment. CFF's continued partnership with PG&E since 2018 has been important in ensuring resources are there for agencies that need them and that our communities stay informed, prepared and resilient all year round."

Since 2018, CFF, which administers and manages the program, has awarded 431 grants to fire departments and community organizations statewide, focusing its efforts in PG&E's service area of Northern and Central California. Funding targets communities identified as having extreme or elevated fire risk as identified by the California Public Utilities Commission.

"For nine years, PG&E has joined with the California Fire Foundation to support the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program," said Andy Abranches, PG&E Vice President of Wildfire Mitigation. "These grants, which provide essential safety equipment and fund projects that reduce the risk of uncontrolled wildfires, reflect our joint, long-term commitment to successfully keeping our hometowns safe."

How the Grants Help Communities

From 2018 to the present, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation have provided $12.25 million in total support for fire safety awareness through the WSPP. The charitable contributions are paid by PG&E shareholders, not PG&E customers.

Since 2018, WSPP has funded:

• Specialized fire equipment and personal protective equipment
• Defensible space and vegetation management efforts
• Fuel/hazard reduction programs
• Fire prevention and emergency preparedness education, including senior citizen wildfire preparedness programs
• Partnerships with community groups in high fire-risk areas to distribute fire-safety information
• Fire safety outreach campaigns, including 12,000 multi-lingual brochures targeting under-resourced communities in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, and Vietnamese

The program develops and distributes in-language fire-safety messaging targeting Spanish, Chinese, Hmong, and Vietnamese communities. These efforts include a comprehensive media campaign consisting of outdoor billboards and in-language television, radio, and digital ads.

The California Fire Foundation, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, aids firefighters, their families, and the communities they protect. CFF's Firefighters on Your Side program, also supported by PG&E, provides multi-lingual, culturally relevant fire safety messaging in both digital and print forms to assist the public in staying safe.

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news.

About The PG&E Corporation Foundation
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PG&E and sponsored by PG&E Corporation.

About California Fire Foundation
The California Fire Foundation, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the California Fire Foundation's mandate includes an array of survivor and victim assistance projects and community initiatives. cafirefoundation.org

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FAQ

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What is the 2026 PG&E (NYSE:PCG) and California Fire Foundation wildfire preparedness grant program?

The 2026 program offers competitive grants to support wildfire safety, prevention and emergency preparedness in high fire-risk California communities. According to PG&E, it is part of the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program administered by the California Fire Foundation, emphasizing underserved areas in Northern and Central California.

When are applications due for the 2026 PG&E (PCG) wildfire preparedness grants?

Applications are accepted June 8 through July 8, 2026, and must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on July 8. According to PG&E, submissions are made through the California Fire Foundation website, with award notifications beginning on August 10, 2026.

How much funding is available in 2026 for PG&E (PCG) wildfire preparedness grants?

For 2026, more than $1 million is allocated for grants, public education and outreach. According to PG&E, PG&E and the PG&E Foundation are providing a total of $1.8 million to the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program, including $1 million in direct grant awards.

What types of projects do the PG&E and California Fire Foundation wildfire grants fund?

Grants fund specialized fire equipment, personal protective equipment, vegetation management and fuel reduction projects. According to PG&E, past awards also supported defensible space work, hazardous tree and brush removal, prescribed fires, emergency preparedness education and multilingual fire-safety outreach in high fire-risk, underserved communities.

How have PG&E (PCG) wildfire preparedness grants impacted communities since 2018?

Since 2018, 431 grants have been awarded to fire departments and community organizations across California. According to PG&E, support totals $12.25 million, funding equipment, vegetation management, fuel reduction, preparedness education and 12,000 multilingual brochures for under-resourced communities in several languages.

Who can benefit from the 2026 PG&E and California Fire Foundation wildfire grants?

Local fire departments and community organizations in high fire-risk areas are typical beneficiaries of these grants. According to PG&E, funding targets underserved communities within PG&E’s Northern and Central California service area, supporting agencies and groups engaged in wildfire safety, prevention and preparedness activities.

How were PG&E (PCG) wildfire grants used in 2025 under the same program?

In 2025, grants funded about 1,500 pieces of protective gear and extensive vegetation work. According to PG&E, awards supported removing 33 million square feet of hazardous vegetation, chipping 3 million pounds of debris, and conducting 49 prescribed fires or pile burns for forest management.