Community Wildfire Defense Grant 2024 (FY25) Northeast-Midwest
ID: 357219Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Forest Service (USDA-FS)

Award Range

$0 - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357219

Additional Information

https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/grants/cwdg
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Forest Service is offering the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) for Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at supporting at-risk communities and Indian Tribes in mitigating wildfire risks. This grant, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides financial assistance for the development and revision of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and the implementation of associated projects, with a focus on enhancing fire-resilient landscapes and preparing communities for wildfire events. Eligible applicants include local government units, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations, with funding amounts reaching up to $10 million for CWPP-identified projects and $250,000 for CWPP development. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025, through the designated portal, and interested parties can contact the CWDG Program Manager at SM.FS.usfs_cwdg@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SM.FS.usfs_cwdg@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Instructions_FY2025.pdf
    The U.S. Forest Service announces the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) aimed at supporting at-risk communities and Indian Tribes in wildfire risk mitigation. Funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the CWDG provides financial support for creating or updating Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and implementing associated projects. Eligible applicants include local government units, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies, and Alaska Native Corporations. Federal funding can reach up to $250,000 for CWPP development and $10 million for CWPP-identified projects. A minimum matching requirement applies, with waivers available for underserved communities. Key project objectives include enhancing fire-resilient landscapes, preparing fire-adapted communities, and ensuring effective wildfire response. Applications are assessed based on criteria such as project description, budget clarity, accomplishments, collaboration, landscape impact, and sustainability, with an emphasis on projects addressing high wildfire hazards or benefiting low-income communities. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025, through the designated portal. The grant process emphasizes thorough planning, eligibility conformance, and community involvement in reducing wildfire risks, aligning with national wildfire management strategies.
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