The Village of Venetie is spearheading this grant opportunity to establish vital defensible space and mitigate wildfire risks within and around the community in Venetie, Alaska. This grant is specifically designed to prevent wildfire spread from federal lands, like the Yukon Flats NWR, onto village properties. Focusing on approximately 40 acres adjacent to community structures and homes, the initiative addresses Venetie’s status as a high-risk community. Key objectives include creating shaded fuel breaks, fostering community-wide Firewise concepts, and boosting local employment by engaging 10-20 personnel. Eligibility for these funds requires access and permission to the Village of Venetie and adjacent lands.
Opportunity ID: 46734
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 701819R154 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Village of Venetie Fuels Reduction |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.228 — National Fire Plan – Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 10, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Region 7 |
| Description: | The intent of this fuels reduction project is to provide defensible space from wildfires in and around in the village of Venetie, Alaska. This grant opportunity and its activities will assist in the mitigation of potential impacts of wildfire spread from federal lands (Yukon Flats NWR) onto village properties. The treatment area includes approximately 40 acres in the immediate vicinity of community structures, private homes, and local businesses. The village of Venetie has been identified by the State of Alaska and by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a community at risk from wildfires originating on private and public lands. Goals 1. Create shaded fuel breaks and fire breaks in and around the village to mitigate potential fire spread into the village from wildfires originating on federal, state, and private lands. 2. Promote a collaborative approach to community fire hazard reduction by educating local communities and homeowners in Firewise concepts and engaging them in the process of planning, and implementing fuels mitigation. 3. Enhance employment opportunities and encourage small business development through the use of local labor resources. This project will employ from 10 to 20 local personnel. 4. Conduct treatment activities in a way that promotes the safety of fireline personnel and the public. In order to be eligible for award of these funds you must have access and or permission to the Village of Venetie and adjacent lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brad Reed
Ph: 907-786-3985 Email:brad_reed@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Brad Reed Ph: 907-786-3985 Email: brad_reed@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | PKG00011589 | Apr 10, 2009 | Sep 24, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46734 SF424-2.0.pdf
46734 SF424A-1.0.pdf
46734 SF424B-1.1.pdf
46734 Project-1.1.pdf
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