F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.674 -- National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
To implement the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy and assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires by providing assistance in the following areas: Implementation of community programs that develop and enhance local capability in the areas of risk assessment and planning, training, mitigation activities, and community and homeowner education and action; Planning and implementation of fuels management reduction activities aimed at mitigating the threat of catastrophic wildlife to communities and natural resources in high risk areas, including associated monitoring...
or maintenance, on federal land an/or on adjacent non-federal land; Enhancement of local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities; and providing education and training focused on increasing knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts. Projects that include a cost-share or in-kind contribution will have priority for selection.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
- Individuals
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Additional information
Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance are requested to consult with local FWS HQ, program, of field station BEFORE developing or submitting an application. See Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement. Other Organizations such as 501(c) 4 or 501(c) 5 nonprofit organizations that are labor unions, neighborhood associations, or other types of eligible organizations, including those that reach or represent potentially underserved communities
Grantor contact information
Description
Patrick Schulze
patrick_schulze@fws.gov
patrick_schulze@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 8.29.2023_Foa_Content_of_F23AS00395_with_goals.pdf | 8.29.2023 Foa_Content_of_F23AS00395 with goals.pdf | Aug 29, 2023 09:52 PM UTC |
| 6.5.2023_Foa_Content_of_F23AS00395.pdf | 6.5.2023 Foa_Content_of_F23AS00395.pdf | Jun 5, 2023 01:33 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: September 10, 2023
Award
$25,000,000
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$10,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F23AS00395
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
June 5, 2023
Archive date:
September 10, 2023
