The Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) is offering the FY24 IIJA/IRA Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program grant. This grant supports critical efforts in reducing wildfire risks through strategic fuels management statewide. It also provides essential assistance to communities for fire preparedness and response. The program aims to mitigate wildfire impacts, restore healthy ecosystems, and enhance community safety and resilience. Funding will enable proactive land management and foster collaborative projects for fire prevention and mitigation. This opportunity empowers local communities and organizations to implement effective measures, fostering a more fire-adapted landscape. Applications close on April 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352481
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00214 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) 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: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 15, 2024 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 15, 2024 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $999,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township 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 Colorado (CO) 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:
Nathan Hurr
nhurr@blm.gov Email:nhurr@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352481 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00214 Final.pdf
Folder 352481 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352481 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.228 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nathan Hurr nhurr@blm.gov Email: nhurr@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L24AS00214 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00284920 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352481 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352481 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352481 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352481 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352481 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352481 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352481 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352481 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352481 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352481 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352481 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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