BEND, OR -- Deschutes County will receive $90,000 from the Bureau of Land Management to support wildfire risk mitigation projects adjacent to, or within a mile of BLM land.

Through March 31st, property owners can apply for the new Community Fire Assistance Grant to reduce hazardous fuels or create defensible space. County officials expect individual awards to range between $20,000 and $30,000.

Additional information about grant requirements and the application are available online, HERE.