Inflation Reduction Act Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance

 

The focus of this program is to support the hauling of material removed to reduce hazardous fuels to locations where that material can be utilized, subject to the conditions that the amount of such a grant shall be not more than $5,000,000; and a recipient of such a grant shall provide funds equal to not less than 50 percent of the amount received under the grant, to be derived from non-Federal sources.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
10.728
Federal Agency/Office
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
7 U.S.C. 7655d
Subtitle D, Section 23002(a)(5) of Public Law 117-169, the Inflation Reduction Act, provides expanded authority for hauling of material removed to reduce hazardous fuels.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Not applicable.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Not applicable.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Grants will be awarded within 60 days of selection. Grantees will be notified for any clarification or additional information necessary to process their award. Grants may be awarded from the Washington Office or Regional Offices.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
From 30 to 60 days. No cost extensions may be requested. Request should be made at least 60 days prior to expiration.
How are proposals selected?
Financial grants and cooperative agreements are approved on the basis of a nationwide review and are based on technical and financial merits of the project as evaluated by a panel of Federal experts or their designees.
How may assistance be used?
Funding may be used to pay for hauling of material removed to reduce hazardous fuels to locations where that material can be utilized.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Performance reports will be due quarterly.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Records must be kept in accordance with 2 CFR 200.334
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 50%. Federal to non-federal funding must be matched 2:1

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
As determined by project, no longer than 5 years on grants or cooperative agreements. Funding is released on approval of requests for reimbursement or advance submitted by the grantee.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Brian Brashaw
201 14th St SW
Washington, DC 20250 USA
brian.brashaw@usda.gov
Phone: 2022051380
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1105-0-1-302
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $20,000,000.00; FY 24 est $20,000,000.00; - This is a new program for 2023 and was not previously funded.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
This is a new program in 2023. Funding is anticipated at $20 million annually for 3 years. Awards may be up to $5,000,000 per recipient.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 


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