This grant program aims to reduce the risk and impact of wildfires by providing financial assistance to local entities. Established under the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Act, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) collaborates with organizations like the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension to continue the ‘Living With Fire Program’. The program supports projects focused on wildfire mitigation in communities at risk, helping to enhance preparedness and resilience. Eligible applicants are invited to participate in this initiative to safeguard communities and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.
Opportunity ID: 238453
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | L13AS00147 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Communities at Risk Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.228 — National Fire Plan – Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 456,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $300,500 |
| Award Floor:: | $270,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description:: | This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Land Management’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition. The program was established by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Act to allow the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to enter into assistance agreements with local entities to reduce the risk and impact of wildfire. This project is a continuation of the BLM Nevada’s “Living With Fire Program” with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.228 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00181886 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 25, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Susan Kaller |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | PKG00181886 | Jul 25, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | View | Susan Kaller | Organization Applicants |