This grant is offered by the Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management to support activities under the Alaska Hazardous Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program. The primary purpose of this initiative is to reduce the risks associated with wildfires, enhance the safety of Alaskan communities, and bolster their preparedness for fire-related emergencies. Funding will be allocated towards various efforts, including critical hazardous fuels reduction projects, community education and outreach, and the development of comprehensive local fire resilience plans. This program aims to safeguard both the natural environment and human settlements in Alaska by implementing proactive prevention and mitigation strategies against the destructive impact of wildfires. The application period closes on April 14, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346030
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00258 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Hazardous Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.228 — BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from February 13, 2023 through April 14, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from February 13, 2023 through April 14, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Alaska Hazardous Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346030 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00258 Full Announcement 2 13 2023.pdf
Folder 346030 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346030 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.228 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Marshall amarshall@blm.gov Email: amarshall@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L23AS00258 | Bureau of Land Management IIJA Alaska Hazardous Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00279868 | Feb 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346030 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346030 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346030 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346030 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346030 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346030 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346030 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346030 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346030 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346030 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346030 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346030 SF424B-1.1.pdf