The Bureau of Land Management Colorado is offering this grant to support essential fuels management initiatives and enhance community fire assistance efforts. This program, specifically funded under the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), aims to mitigate wildfire risks across Colorado’s landscapes. This grant is designed to empower local communities and organizations to implement projects that reduce hazardous fuels, restore fire-adapted ecosystems, and improve community resilience against wildfires. It encompasses activities such as prescribed burning, mechanical thinning, and public education campaigns. The primary purpose of this grant is to foster a proactive approach to wildfire prevention and management, ensuring safer environments for both natural resources and human populations throughout the state. Applications for this vital funding opportunity are welcomed, with a closing date of April 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346004
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00226 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado 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 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $999,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $930,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado 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:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346004 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00226.pdf
Folder 346004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.228 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 346004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C BLM_CO_Federal_Lands.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L23AS00226 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program | PKG00279847 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346004 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346004 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346004 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346004 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346004 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346004 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346004 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346004 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346004 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346004 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346004 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346004 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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