The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona is offering this grant to support essential fuels management and community fire assistance activities across the state. This program is specifically designed to mitigate wildfire risks and enhance community resilience in fire-prone landscapes. The grant aims to fund projects that include hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed burning, firebreaks, and other vital land management practices that contribute to ecosystem health and public safety. Furthermore, it supports initiatives that educate and empower communities to prepare for and respond to wildland fires, fostering a collaborative approach to fire management. This funding is crucial for protecting natural resources, infrastructure, and human lives from the devastating impacts of wildfires, promoting sustainable land stewardship and fire-adapted communities.
Opportunity ID: 334103
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00519 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due dates.
Open from June 10, 2021 through August 10, 2021 Round One – Applications Due: July 12, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: August 10, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due dates.
Open from June 10, 2021 through September 10, 2021 Round One – Applications Due: July 12, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: August 10, 5:00 PM EST Round Three – Applications Due: September 10, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Liza Love
elove@blm.gov Email:elove@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this modification is to extend the closing date (round three) to September 10, 2021. | Jul 12, 2021 | |
| Jun 10, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00519 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due dates.
Open from June 10, 2021 through August 10, 2021 Round One – Applications Due: July 12, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: August 10, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due dates.
Open from June 10, 2021 through September 10, 2021 Round One – Applications Due: July 12, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: August 10, 5:00 PM EST Round Three – Applications Due: September 10, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Liza Love
elove@blm.gov Email:elove@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00519 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| 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: | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., EST, on the listed application due dates.
Open from June 10, 2021 through August 10, 2021 Round One – Applications Due: July 12, 2021, 5:00 PM EST Round Two – Applications Due: August 10, 5:00 PM EST Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Special district governments 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Liza Love
elove@blm.gov Email:elove@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 334103 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L21AS00519 – AZ Fuels Mgmt and Community Fire Assistance 6.10.21.pdf
Folder 334103 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> L21AS00519 – AZ 15.228 NOFO 7.12.21.pdf
Folder 334103 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> L21AS00519 – 15.228 Attach-ments A and B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Liza Love elove@blm.gov Email: elove@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.228 | L21AS00519 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities | PKG00267698 | Jul 12, 2021 | Sep 10, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334103 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
334103 SF424A-1.0.pdf
334103 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
334103 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
334103 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
334103 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
334103 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
334103 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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