2026 Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Grant SDG&E Funded

Get between $2,600 & $2,700 to protect your home from embers.

San Diego County homeowners in the Sunrise Powerlink corridor qualify to have BrandGuard ember-resistant vents covered up to the grant limit. We’re an approved vendor. Apply by August 14, 2026.

Grant details subject to official program rules.

Check My Eligibility How the grant works

$2,600–$2,700Approx. grant limit

1 dayTypical install

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SDG&E fundedSunrise Powerlink program

Approved vendor2026 grant program

CAL FIRE listedWUI compliant

ASTM E2886 testedEmber intrusion verified

Chapter 7A codeMeets WUI building code

20+ yearsFounded by a firefighter

Do You Qualify?

Four boxes to tick.

The 2026 Sunrise Powerlink Fire Mitigation Grant Program pays for ember-resistant vents on homes inside the powerlink corridor. Here’s what you need.

01 Location

Your home sits in the corridor

Properties inside the Sunrise Powerlink zone in San Diego County. Alpine, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Jacumba, Campo, Potrero and surrounding parcels.

02 Ownership

You own the property

Single-family homeowners. The home must be your primary residence or a second home you own outright. Renters apply through their landlord.

03 Product

You install approved vents

Only vents from approved vendors qualify. BrandGuard is on the list. The grant covers the Priority Vent track up to approx. $2,600–$2,700 per home.

04 Timing

You apply and install on time

Applications close August 14, 2026. Work must be complete by September 30, 2026. We can usually install in a single day once you’re approved.

Coverage Zone

From El Cajon east through Cleveland National Forest.

The Sunrise Powerlink runs from Imperial Valley to San Diego. Homes within the high-risk corridor along the line qualify for grant funding. If you’re not sure whether your address is in, send it to us and we’ll check.

Common qualifying areas

Alpine Pine Valley Boulevard Jacumba Campo Potrero Descanso Guatay Mt Laguna Lakeside

Check your parcel on the official map

Sunrise Powerlink grant corridor: San Diego County, from the coast east through Cleveland National Forest to the Anza-Borrego Desert.

For reference only. Confirm your parcel on the official program map.

Why BrandGuard

Three layers of defense. One vent.

BrandGuard’s patented design works in three layers. That’s what you want sitting between a wind-driven ember and the timber inside your wall.

01 Overlapping Baffle

Embers can’t get a straight path through.

An angled, overlapping baffle plate forces every ember to change direction before it reaches the inside. No straight line in.

02 Intumescent Strip

Heat triggers the vent to seal itself shut.

When ambient temperature passes a threshold the intumescent strip expands and seals the vent closed. Self-closing without any moving parts.

03 Non-combustible Body

26-gauge galvanised steel through and through.

The vent body and mesh are non-combustible. ASTM E119 one-hour fire rated. Tested for ember intrusion and direct flame impingement.

How the Grant Works

Four steps. We do most of them.

The grant covers cost up to approx. $2,600–$2,700 per home. You apply, we install, the program reimburses. Here’s the order.

Free eligibility check

We confirm your parcel is in the corridor. Takes 24 hours, usually less.

On-site survey

We count vents, measure openings and scope the install. Free, no obligation.

Application

We help you submit the grant application. Approval usually inside two weeks.

Install and reimburse

We install in a day. The program reimburses you directly, up to approx. $2,600–$2,700.

Applications close August 14, 2026.

Funds are awarded on a rolling basis. The corridor has roughly 12,000 eligible homes and the grant pool is finite. Check your eligibility today, and if you qualify we’ll get you booked in this week.

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Common Questions

Everything homeowners ask first.

How much does the grant actually cover?

Up to approx. $2,600–$2,700 per home on the Priority Vent track. For most single-family homes in the corridor, that covers converting every vent to BrandGuard ember-resistant vents up to the grant limit.

Is my address inside the corridor?

If you live in Alpine, Pine Valley, Boulevard, Jacumba, Campo, Potrero, Descanso, Guatay or Mount Laguna, the answer is almost certainly yes. Send us your address and we’ll confirm against the official parcel map.

What if I rent the property?

The application has to come from the property owner. If you rent, talk to your landlord. We’re happy to provide a quote and the eligibility check at no cost so they have what they need.

Do I pay upfront and get reimbursed, or is it covered directly?

Homeowners pay BrandGuard at install and receive reimbursement from the program after the work is verified. Reimbursement is usually within 30 to 45 days of completion.

Why BrandGuard rather than another approved vendor?

Our patented design uses three layers of protection. An overlapping baffle, an intumescent self-closing strip and a non-combustible 26-gauge steel body. Built by firefighters and proven in real fires, coast to coast.

What if I miss the August 14 deadline?

There’s no guarantee vents will be a Priority Grant next year, so apply before the deadline. You can also book the eligibility check now even if you’re not ready to install. The check is free and locks your interest in the queue.