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How the Texas A&M Forest Service Wildfire Mitigation Grant Helps Central Texas Landowners Fund Forestry Mulching & Land Clearing

  • Landon Norris
  • Aug 2
  • 4 min read

Are you looking for funding to clear land, reduce wildfire risk, or improve your property in Central Texas? The Texas A&M Forest Service Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant offers landowners reimbursement for brush removal and mulching, perfect for improving forestry health, creating defensible space, and partnering with professionals like Yonder Land Co. to get the job done right.


What Is the Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant?


The Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant is a cost-share reimbursement program run by Texas A&M Forest Service. It helps landowners in Central Texas create defensible space, clear brush, and mulch overgrown areas to reduce wildfire threats and enhance land health texaswildfirerisk.com+12Texas A&M Forest Service+12AgriLife Today+12.



Eligible Counties (33 Central Texas Counties)


Landowners in the following 33 counties are eligible for this grant:

Austin, Bastrop (partial), Bell (partial), Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Coke, Coleman, Colorado, Concho, Ector, Fayette, Glasscock, Grimes, Irion, Kimble, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, Madison, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mills, Runnels, San Saba, Sterling, Tom Green, Travis (partial), Waller, Washington, Williamson(partial) 



Grant Amounts & Allowable Practices


Eligible practices and reimbursements include:


This funding encourages conservation-minded improvements, clearing ladder fuels, removing brush and dead wood, and maintaining native vegetation.



Application Window & Timeline



This grant is offered once each fall season to align with wildfire risk reduction planning and landowner schedules.



How Applications Are Approved


Texas A&M Forest Service reviews applications based on:




Past Funding & Participation




How Landowners Can Use This Grant with Yonder Land Co.


Step 1 – Eligibility & Planning


Contact Landon Norris to confirm if your county is eligible, and help you develop a compliant fuel-reduction project plan aligned with conservation goals, whether it’s forestry mulching, brush clearing, or erosion control.


Step 2 – Application Assistance


Get help submitting your grant application before the September 12 deadline, including preparing maps, cost estimates, and documentation necessary for qualification.


Step 3 – Service Execution


Yonder Land Co. will schedule and execute the approved work, whether forest mulching, land clearing, or gravel driveway restoration, ensuring all documentation meets reimbursement requirements.


Step 4 – Post-Work Reimbursement


After completion, we’ll help you collect the required documents and submit for cost-share reimbursement, often covering 50% to 75% or more of eligible expenses.



Why This Matters for Central Texas Landowners


  • Reduce wildfire risk to homes, infrastructure, and livestock

  • Improve land health by removing invasive brush and promoting native growth

  • Add functional value, whether opening up pasture, creating fuel breaks, or restoring driveways

  • Maximize grant funding to offset costs on conservation-minded improvements



Ready to Make the Most of This Funding Opportunity?


Yonder Land Co. is currently offering consultation and service for forestry mulching, land clearing, and gravel driveway restoration. We can help you:


  • Assess eligibility under the grant

  • Craft your application and planning materials

  • Execute high-quality work aligned with conservation, maintenance, and improvement standards

  • Support reimbursement paperwork and follow-through



Let’s Talk About Protecting and Improving Your Land



If you're within one of the eligible Central Texas counties and looking to clear overgrowth, establish defensible space, or restore a gravel driveway, contact Landon Norris today. We'll guide you through applying for the Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant and help you complete the project with best-in-class forestry mulching and land clearing services.





Meta Description: Landowners in 33 Central Texas counties can apply for the 2025 Texas A&M Forest Service Mechanical Fuel Reduction Grant, covering up to $2,000 / acre for forestry mulching and land clearing. Learn how Yonder Land Co. can help you apply, do the work, and qualify for reimbursement.



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