The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering this grant for California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance. This grant’s purpose is to support projects aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing community resilience throughout California. The provided description outlines the administrative aspects of the funding opportunity, emphasizing that project funding is not guaranteed and is subject to fund availability, with proposals evaluated based on specific criteria. BLM reserves the right to partially fund proposals or issue additional awards under the same Notice of Funding Opportunity if further funding becomes available. Final funding commitments are exclusively made by Grants Management Officers.
Opportunity ID: 346667
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00286 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California 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 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due date. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 7, 2023, through May 6, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due date. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Refer to “Related Documents” tab for individual project details and closing dates.If you know what your projects are and do not intend to add additional projects then provide:Open from March 7, 2023, through May 6, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Special district 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Funding for projects is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of funds. Evaluation of proposals is based on the criterion in this NOFO. In appropriate circumstances, BLM reserves the right to partially fund proposals in discrete portions or phases of proposed projects. If BLM chooses to partially fund a proposal, it will do so in a manner that does not prejudice any applicants or affect the basis upon which the proposal or portion thereof, was evaluated and selected for award, and therefore maintains the integrity of the competition and selection process. Funded proposals through this competitive NOFO is not a guarantee of future funding. When or if additional funding becomes available, BLM reserves the right to issue additional awards under this NOFO through the next fiscal year. These awards will not require further competition. Any additional selections will be made in accordance with the terms of this NOFO and BLM policy. Only Grants Management Officers can bind the Federal Government to the expenditure of funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346667 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00286 Fuels NOFO.pdf
Folder 346667 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346667 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thelma Mosley tmosley@blm.gov Email: tmosley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L23AS00286 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00280395 | Mar 07, 2023 | May 06, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346667 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346667 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346667 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346667 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346667 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346667 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346667 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346667 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346667 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346667 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346667 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346667 SF424B-1.1.pdf