This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) MT/DAK, is specifically designed for fuels management and community fire assistance. Its core purpose is to mitigate wildfire risks across Montana and the Dakotas by strategically reducing hazardous fuels in vulnerable areas and enhancing local communities’ capacity to manage wildfire threats. The program aims to protect lives, property, and natural resources, fostering resilient landscapes and communities. Eligible projects may include fuel breaks, prescribed burns, defensible space creation, and public education. Funded under the FY24 IIJA/IRA initiatives, this grant supports essential investments in infrastructure and climate resilience. The deadline for applications is March 18, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351816
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00118 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK 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: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from January 16, 2024 through, March 18, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from January 16, 2024 through, March 18, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $11,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $275,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Private 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.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner’s Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK 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 351816 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00118.pdf
Folder 351816 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.228 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 351816 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.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 | L24AS00118 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00284431 | Jan 16, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351816 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351816 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351816 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351816 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351816 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351816 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351816 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351816 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351816 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351816 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351816 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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