The BLM Idaho Cottonwood Field Office is offering this grant to significantly reduce the impact of wildfires on communities. This initiative aims to protect at-risk populations and infrastructure by funding comprehensive wildfire mitigation strategies. Activities supported include crucial protection planning, which helps communities prepare for and respond to wildfire threats. A major focus is on hazardous fuels reduction, removing vegetation that could fuel large fires. The grant also supports ongoing maintenance and monitoring efforts to ensure long-term effectiveness of prevention measures. Furthermore, it covers broader mitigation activities and essential education initiatives, empowering communities with the knowledge and resources to enhance their resilience against wildfire risks. This grant is designed to foster safer, more prepared communities.
Opportunity ID: 194813
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00268 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Idaho Cottonwood Field Office – Communities at Risk Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.228 — National Fire Plan – Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $87,900 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Reduce the Impact of Wildfire on Communities through Protection Planning, Hazardous Fuels Reduction, Maintenance and Monitoring, Mitigation and Education Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the application tab above to download the full announcement instrucitons and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 194813 Full Announcement-1 -> ca rfa new award -cottonwood fo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817 cshaver@blm.gov Email: cshaver@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | PKG00140490 | Aug 23, 2012 | Sep 06, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
194813 SF424-2.0.pdf
194813 Project-1.1.pdf
194813 Budget-1.1.pdf
194813 SF424A-1.0.pdf
194813 SF424B-1.1.pdf