The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is offering this grant to enhance wildfire resilience and protect communities. This program, part of the IIJA initiative, focuses on crucial fuels management activities across various landscapes. This grant is for the vital purpose of reducing the risk and severity of wildfires through strategic fuel treatments, including thinning, prescribed burns, and other vegetation management techniques. Furthermore, it aims to bolster community fire preparedness and response capabilities, fostering safer environments. Eligible projects will support ecosystem health, reduce hazardous fuels, and mitigate the impact of wildfires on both natural resources and human habitations, ensuring a more resilient future against wildfire threats.
Opportunity ID: 346559
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Open from March 2, 2023 to May 5, 2023. Round One – Applications Due: April 5, 2023, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: May 5, 2023, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. All applications must be in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $550,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 NIFC Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Glass
pglass@blm.gov Email:pglass@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated submission deadlines to reflect the rolling deadline. | Mar 06, 2023 | |
| Update application publication and submission dates. | Mar 02, 2023 | |
| Mar 02, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2023 Open from March 2, 2023 to May 5, 2023. Round One – Applications Due: April 5, 2023, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: May 5, 2023, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. All applications must be in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $550,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 NIFC Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Glass
pglass@blm.gov Email:pglass@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| 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.All applications must be in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $550,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 NIFC Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Glass
pglass@blm.gov Email:pglass@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00289 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) 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 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $550,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $550,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 NIFC Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Glass
pglass@blm.gov Email:pglass@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346559 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> National Interagecny Fire Center (NIFC) Foa_Content_of_L23AS00289 REVISED 3.6.23.pdf
Folder 346559 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative (10).pdf
Folder 346559 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.228 Attach-ment A Project Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Glass pglass@blm.gov Email: pglass@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L23AS00289 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00280286 | Mar 02, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346559 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346559 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346559 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346559 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346559 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346559 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346559 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346559 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346559 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346559 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346559 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346559 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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