FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance
ID: 358123Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $10M

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/358123
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance program, with a total funding allocation of $10 million aimed at mitigating wildfire risks. This program seeks to partner with eligible nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to manage hazardous fuels, conduct community education, and implement fire prevention strategies, thereby enhancing community resilience to wildfires and addressing climate change impacts. Eligible activities include the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and short-term monitoring programs, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $10 million and no cost-sharing requirement. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 11, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Shanice Shay at sshay@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sshay@blm.gov
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00205.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance program, aiming to allocate $10 million for projects mitigating wildfire risks. Open from January 10 through March 11, 2025, the program seeks to partner with state, local governments, and eligible nonprofit organizations to manage hazardous fuels, conduct community education, and implement fire prevention strategies. With an award range of $50,000 to $10 million, there is no cost-sharing requirement. Key goals include enhancing community resilience to wildfires, creating jobs, and reducing the impacts of climate change. Eligible activities encompass developing Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and employing short-term monitoring programs. While individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible, partnerships with certain educational and governmental entities are encouraged. Application submission demands compliance with various registration procedures, and applications will undergo merit and eligibility reviews. The anticipated project period extends from August 2025 to September 2030, emphasizing experiential learning and public benefits aligned with Department of Interior priorities. This initiative aligns with broader legislative efforts under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at wildfire risk reduction and ecosystem restoration.
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