Western Bark Beetle Initiative Grant Program
The Western Bark Beetle Initiative (WBBI) is a cost-share program designed to assist non-federal landowners statewide with bark beetle prevention, suppression, or restoration efforts. Please direct any questions about this funding to wbbi@alaska.gov or (907) 269-8460.
Individual Private Landowner (5-499 Acres Owned)
This cost-share program is directed towards small acreage landowners (5-499 acres owned). If you own more than 500 acres, please see the large non-federal landowner cost-share program.
This funding cannot be used exclusively for the removal of hazard trees.
Applications for the WBBI program are no longer being accepted
Based on the volume of applications submitted, all available and anticipated funding has been obligated. We are currently reviewing applications and will notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants. We appreciate all the interest this program has generated and hope to secure more funding in the future.
Western Bark Beetle Initiative – Small Acreage Guidelines
Flat Rate Reimbursement List