The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled the FY24 IIJA/IRA Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program for Oregon and Washington, referenced by the funding opportunity number L24AS00047. This discretionary program offers cooperative agreements to support natural resource management, particularly in the context of fuel management and community fire assistance. The program anticipates funding projects with award ceilings up to $950,000 and floors starting at $20,000, aiming to enhance the capabilities of local and state governments, educational institutions, and various organizations in managing and mitigating fire risks.
The initiative is designed to strengthen the resilience of communities and natural landscapes against wildfires through strategic fuel management practices and effective community fire assistance programs. Eligible applicants include state governments, public educational institutions, nonprofits, tribal governments, and other specialized entities. The BLM’s commitment to this program reflects a proactive approach to wildfire management, focusing on preventive measures, community engagement, and sustainable resource management to mitigate the impact of wildfires in the Oregon and Washington regions.
Opportunity ID: 351076
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00047 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) 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: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 15.228 — BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from November 22, 2023 through February 13, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTRound One Applications Due: January 22, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTFinal Round Applications Due: February 22, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTApplications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 22, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM EST, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from November 22, 2023 through February 13, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTRound One Applications Due: January 22, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTFinal Round Applications Due: February 22, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTApplications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district 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.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 OR/WA 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: Shelli Timmons
srtimmons@blm.gov |
15.228 Attachment A Project Narrative
Attachment B Budget Narrative