This grant is for the purpose of enhancing wildfire resilience and protecting communities in Idaho. The Bureau of Land Management, under the Department of the Interior, is offering this funding to support critical fuels management activities. These efforts typically include reducing hazardous vegetation, creating defensible space, and implementing prescribed burns to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires. Furthermore, the grant aims to bolster community fire assistance initiatives, which may involve funding for local fire departments, public education on fire safety, and developing community-level wildfire preparedness plans. The overall objective is to safeguard both natural resources and human infrastructure from the devastating impacts of wildfires, promoting healthier ecosystems and safer communities across Idaho. This initiative reflects a commitment to proactive land management and collaborative fire prevention strategies.
Opportunity ID: 337590
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L22AS00171 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Bureau of Land Management Idaho Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| 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: | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from January 26, 2022 through March 28, 2022. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2022 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.
Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from January 26, 2022 through March 28, 2022. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments |
| 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 Idaho Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kyle Bowers
kbowers@blm.gov Email:kbowers@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 337590 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L22AS00171.pdf
Folder 337590 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 337590 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Map of BLM ID.pdf
Folder 337590 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.228 Attach-ment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kyle Bowers kbowers@blm.gov Email: kbowers@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L22AS00171 | Bureau of Land Management Idaho Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance | PKG00271559 | Jan 26, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337590 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337590 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337590 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
337590 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
337590 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337590 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
337590 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
337590 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
337590 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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