This grant, offered by the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakota, is designed to support crucial fuels management and community fire assistance initiatives. Its primary purpose is to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires across the Montana and Dakota regions, safeguarding both natural resources and local communities. Activities funded by this program typically include hazardous fuels reduction, forest thinning, prescribed burns, and promoting fire-adapted communities through education and planning. The aim is to create resilient landscapes and improve the safety of areas prone to wildland fires. This funding empowers local efforts to proactively manage vegetation, enhance ecosystem health, and build capacity for fire preparedness and response. The application period for this program concludes on May 05, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346528
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00271 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota 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: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will be posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.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 28, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.This program NOFO will remain open through July 31, 2023. However, individual projects will be posted throughout the announcement period stating specific close dates for each project. It is recommended to check the “Related Documents” tab as addditional projects will posted as they become available. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.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 28, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $325,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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 Interior – Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346528 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00271.pdf
Folder 346528 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative (1).pdf
Folder 346528 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.228 Fuels Management.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joy Grooms jgrooms@blm.gov Email: jgrooms@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L23AS00271 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00280257 | Mar 01, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346528 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346528 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346528 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346528 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346528 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346528 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346528 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346528 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346528 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346528 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346528 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346528 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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