OpportunityTitle: F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance are requested to consult with local FWS HQ, program, of field station BEFORE developing or submitting an application. &#160;See Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement. &#160;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
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.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: patrick_schulze@fws.gov
GrantorContactText: Patrick Schulze&lt;br/&gt;patrick_schulze@fws.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM., ET, on the listed application due date.&#160;