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Administrator

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), responsible for coordinating the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, responding to, and recovering from disasters.

Chief (of the Forest Service)

The top leader of the U.S. Forest Service, which manages national forests and grasslands and plays a key role in wildfire management.

Community protection and wildfire resilience plan

A detailed strategy developed by local groups and agencies to reduce wildfire risks, including actions like improving warnings, educating the public, creating evacuation routes, and making buildings more resistant to fire.

Critical infrastructure

Essential public and private systems like roads, power lines, water supplies, communication networks, hospitals, and schools that are necessary for a community to function and be safe.

Defensible space project

Actions taken within a certain distance (usually up to 100 feet) around homes or businesses to reduce fire risk by clearing or managing vegetation, such as trimming trees and removing dry brush.

Eligible entity

Organizations or groups that are allowed to apply for the grants, including states, Indian Tribes, local governments, and fire departments.