FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities
ID: 357535Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$30K - $900K

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/357535
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program in Oregon and Washington, with an estimated total funding of $8 million available for cooperative agreements. The program aims to mitigate wildfire risks through activities such as hazardous fuels reduction, community education, and the development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans, thereby enhancing community resilience against climate change and wildfires. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofits, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. Proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by March 5, 2025, with awards ranging from $30,000 to $900,000, and the anticipated project start date is July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Bonnie Bates at babates@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    babates@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program in Oregon and Washington, with an estimated total funding of $8 million and awards between $30,000 and $900,000. Applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, but individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The program aims to mitigate wildfire risks through fuels reduction activities, community education, and development of Community Wildfire Protection Plans. Projects must align with the Department of the Interior's climate and conservation priorities. Eligible applicants must register in SAM.gov and submit proposals via Grants.gov by the deadline of March 5, 2025. Reviews will assess eligibility, merit, and budget appropriateness, with indicators of capacity such as past performance and project rationale being crucial in evaluations. The anticipated project start date is July 1, 2025, to run until September 30, 2030. Award administration will adhere to national standards including compliance with Buy America preferences and geospatial data reporting requirements. This program represents a strategic federal effort to enhance community resilience against climate change and wildfires while fostering local economies.
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