This grant, offered by the Department of Interior, aims to enhance the capacity and capabilities of rural and volunteer fire departments (RFDs). Specifically, the Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) program provides crucial funding to RFDs responsible for protecting rural communities. These departments also play a substantial cooperative role in suppressing wildland fires, particularly on or near lands managed by the Department of Interior. The initiative focuses on improving their readiness and effectiveness in combating wildland blazes, thereby safeguarding both communities and natural resources. This funding supports essential equipment, training, and resources, strengthening the national effort to manage and mitigate wildland fire threats across diverse landscapes.
Opportunity ID: 47528
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-CA-RFA-09-0007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CA NATIONAL FIRE PALN – RURAL FIRE ASSISTANCE |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.242 — National Fire Plan – Rural Fire Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | This project is to provide administrative oversight to the Rural fire Assistance (RFA) program. The RFA program provides funding to improve the capacity and capabilities of rural and volunteer fire departments (RFDs) that protect rural communities and play a substantial cooperative role in the suppression of wildland fires within, or in the vicinity of lands managed by the DOI. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https:www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Traci D Thaler
tthaler@blm.gov Email:tthaler@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47528 Full Announcement-1 -> 09blmrfa_annoucement_letterfinal.pdf
Folder 47528 Full Announcement-1 -> blm-ca-rfa09-0007.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Traci D Thaler tthaler@blm.gov Email: tthaler@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.242 | PKG00012256 | May 21, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47528 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
47528 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
47528 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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