FY25 Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance- Bureau wide
ID: 359781Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359781
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance program, offering an estimated total funding of $17.8 million to support projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community preparedness. The program seeks to strategically invest in vegetation management to mitigate wildfire intensity and foster community resilience through activities such as developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans, implementing fire education programs, and creating local job opportunities through hazardous fuel reduction projects. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. Awards will range from $10,000 to $1 million per project, with no cost-sharing requirement, and applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov between June 23 and July 23, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chanda Brown at chandabrown@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    chandabrown@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance program, with an estimated total funding of $17.8 million to support various projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community preparedness. The program is open from June 23 to July 23, 2025, accepting applications via Grants.gov from eligible entities, including state and local governments and non-profits, though individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The program focuses on strategic investments in vegetation management to mitigate wildfire intensity, fostering community resilience through training and planning activities. Key project goals include conducting Community Wildfire Protection Plans, implementing fire education programs, and creating local job opportunities through hazardous fuel reduction projects. BLM will award between $10,000 and $1 million per project through cooperative agreements, with no cost-sharing requirement. The applications will undergo merit reviews to evaluate their alignment with program objectives, past performance, and public benefit. All projects must demonstrate a clear connection to conservation efforts and must comply with federal guidelines, including Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects. Applicants need to complete multiple forms and adhere to submission and reporting requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
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