Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants

 

With respect to nonfederal lands, to develop community wildfire protection plans for communities considered at-risk to damage and loss of values or life from wildfire, and to update community wildfire protection plans that are greater than ten years old. To implement projects described in a community wildfire protection plan or equivalent document less than ten years old for the purposes of protecting an at-risk community from damage or loss from wildfire, including but not limited to wildfire mitigation, fuel reduction, prevention and response.

Active 10.720 Forest Service, Department of Agriculture B - Project Grants Not applicable. Public Law 117-58
Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Range and Average of Financial Assistance Grants to develop or revise a community wildfire protection plan may not exceed $250,000. Grants to carry out projects in a community wildfire protection plan may not exceed $10,000,000. States, non-profits, and other organizations may apply on behalf of communities that are at risk of wildfire or those communities may apply directly. Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and other Organizations may also apply. Communities that are at risk from wildfire, with a focus on underserved and Tribal communities. Grant applications must include required forms, scope of work, and budget narrative. Applicant must have a current registration at sam.gov 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Applications will be accepted through forestrygrants.org, selected applicants will be notified, and awarded. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 60 to 90 days. Not applicable. From 30 to 60 days. Priority will be given to low-income communities; communities impacted by severe disaster; or with a high or very high wildfire hazard potential. Assistance may be used to develop a community wildfire protection plan or implement projects under a community wildfire protection plan. Performance Reports: Performance reports are due annually Not applicable. Not applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. Community wildfire protection plan grants must have 10% match. Projects under a community wildfire protection plan must have 25% match. Match may be waived for underserved communities or Tribes.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Grants are typically awarded for 1-3 years and may be extended on request of the program manager. Funds are released upon request for reimbursement or advance (SF-270). None/Not specified. Brad Simpkins
271 Mast Rd
Durham, NH 03823 USA
brad.simpkins@usda.gov
Phone: 603-312-8326 https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/grants 12-1105-0-1-302 (Project Grants) FY 22$3,809,000.00; FY 23 est $3,809,000.00; FY 24 FY 21 - Grants to develop or revise a community wildfire protection plan may not exceed $250,000. Grants to carry out projects in a community wildfire protection plan may not exceed $10,000,000 (Million). Not applicable. Not applicable.