The U.S. Forest Service Eastern Region is offering this competitive grant to support and implement the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy across Midwestern and Northeastern States. This grant is for advancing strategic investments to co-manage wildfire risk and achieve positive outcomes. Key purposes include restoring and maintaining landscapes to be resilient to fire-related disturbances, creating fire-adapted communities where human populations and infrastructure can withstand wildfires without loss of life and property, and improving wildfire response through safe, effective, and efficient risk-based management decisions across all jurisdictions. This initiative aligns with the “Moving Toward Shared Stewardship Across Landscapes” framework, aiming to enhance fire resilience and safety.
Opportunity ID: 335993
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2022-COHESIVE-STRATEGY |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2022 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.697 — State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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 governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Forest Fire Compacts |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Forest Service supports Moving Toward Shared Stewardship Across Landscapes as part of a conceptual framework for making strategic investments across landscapes to co-manage wildfire risk and achieve positive outcomes at the most appropriate scale. Within this framework, Eastern Region Cohesive Fire Strategy Competitive Request for Applications is designed to support and carry out the goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (NCS) across the Midwestern and Northeastern States as well as meet the intent of the current year budget direction. These national goals are:
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| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brad Simpkins
Grantor (603) 312-8326 Email:brad.simpkins@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 04, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-FS-2022-COHESIVE-STRATEGY |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2022 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.697 — State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 13, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Independent school districts City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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 governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Forest Fire Compacts |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Forest Service |
| Description: |
The U.S. Forest Service supports Moving Toward Shared Stewardship Across Landscapes as part of a conceptual framework for making strategic investments across landscapes to co-manage wildfire risk and achieve positive outcomes at the most appropriate scale. Within this framework, Eastern Region Cohesive Fire Strategy Competitive Request for Applications is designed to support and carry out the goals of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy (NCS) across the Midwestern and Northeastern States as well as meet the intent of the current year budget direction. These national goals are:
|
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Brad Simpkins
Grantor (603) 312-8326 Email:brad.simpkins@usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 335993 Other Supporting Documents-Narrative and other documents -> Cohesive Strategy Grant webinar.pdf
Folder 335993 Other Supporting Documents-Narrative and other documents -> FY2022 Cohesive Strategy combined guidance and instructions.pdf
Folder 335993 Other Supporting Documents-Narrative and other documents -> nfpors-form_8-1-17.pdf
Folder 335993 Other Supporting Documents-Narrative and other documents -> FY2022cohesivestrategy_supp1_listofaddpartner.pdf
Folder 335993 Other Supporting Documents-Narrative and other documents -> FY2022 combined narrative form 1-6-22.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Brad Simpkins Grantor (603) 312-8326 Email: brad.simpkins@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.697 | PKG00269174 | Nov 08, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335993 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
335993 SF424A-1.0.pdf
335993 SF424B-1.1.pdf
335993 AD_1047-1.0.pdf
335993 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
335993 AD_1049_2_0-2.0.pdf
335993 AD_1052_2_0-2.0.pdf
335993 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
335993 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
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