Deadline: 6-May-22
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking applications for California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program to support the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy goals of restoring and maintaining Fire Resilient Landscapes, creating Fire Adapted Communities and Responding to Wildfire.
Program Strategic Goals
- Accomplish fuels management activities on federal and non-federal land.
- Develop and implement fire education, training, and/or community action plans/programs.
- Conduct Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs), community wildfire assessments, and planning activities.
- Expand community capability to enhance local employment opportunities.
- Develop and implement short and long-term monitoring and maintenance plans for hazardous fuels reduction, community fire education and training, and community action programs.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Funding: $25,000,000
- Maximum Award: $25,000,000
- Minimum Award: $100,000
- Anticipated Number of Awards: 1
Eligibility Criteria
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Special district governments
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339261