From 2019 to 2025, GSFA committed $200,000 to support statewide wildfire preparedness and recovery efforts, partnering with nonprofit organizations that help residents reduce risk, navigate insurance challenges, and rebuild after disasters.

• United Policyholders — Roadmap to Preparedness and Roadmap to Recovery

• 2019: $25,000
• 2021: $25,000
• 2022: $25,000
• 2024: $25,000
• 2025: $25,000

• California Fire Foundation — Wildfire Relief Project

The California Fire Foundation (CFF) Wildfire Relief Project is part of the CFF's broader disaster relief efforts, providing immediate and long-term support to individuals, families, and communities impacted by wildfires through programs like the SAVE program (cash cards for necessities) and grants for community recovery, focusing on under-resourced areas and vulnerable populations for essential needs like food, shelter, and emotional support.

• 2021: $25,000
• 2022: $25,000
• 2024: $25,000

GSFA allocated $1 million in disaster relief assistance to support survivors of the Camp and Carr Fires.

• Camp Fire (Butte County)

Of the $750,000 provided to Butte County, $25,000 was awarded to United Policyholders, a nonprofit organization that helps wildfire-impacted homeowners navigate and maximize insurance benefits. Through its Roadmap to Recovery® program, United Policyholders offers free guidance on repairing and replacing damaged property and securing insurance funds.

The remaining funds were distributed to the County of Butte ($250,000) and the Town of Paradise ($475,000) to support rebuilding incentives for residents. The Camp Fire remains the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, claiming 85 lives, destroying more than 18,800 structures, and burning over 153,000 acres.

• Carr Fire (Shasta County)

The remaining $250,000 was allocated to Shasta County and granted to the Shasta Regional Community Foundation to assist residents with rebuilding costs, including permit fees, plan reviews, inspections, and sprinkler system installations. The Carr Fire damaged or destroyed more than 1,800 structures and burned over 229,600 acres, ranking among California’s most destructive wildfires.

GSFA provided more than $1.5 million in disaster assistance to support California communities impacted by multiple wildfires.

• 2016 Funding

In 2016, GSFA allocated $350,000 to Lake County and $150,000 to Calaveras County to provide safe and sanitary interim housing for families displaced by the Valley and Butte Fires. The Valley Fire destroyed 585 homes and burned 73,700 acres, resulting in three confirmed deaths. The Butte Fire destroyed 365 homes, burned 70,760 acres, and caused two confirmed deaths.

• 2017 Funding

In 2017, GSFA distributed $837,000 to the counties of Butte, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Yuba, Lake, and Mariposa to support wildfire recovery, including interim housing and rebuilding efforts. An additional $163,000 was awarded to Mariposa County residents through the Mariposa Community Foundation to assist individuals and families displaced by the Detwiler Fire, which destroyed more than 63 homes and 68 other structures across over 81,000 acres.