Opportunity Information: Apply for DOI 2010 0001
Apply for DOI 2010 0001
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2010 Rural Fire Assistance Outreach" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.242 National Fire Plan Rural Fire Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 18, 2010 and posted on Feb 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $7,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- See the Full Announcement link above for the Rural Fire Assistance Project Announcement and the additional eligibility requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2010 Rural Fire Assistance Outreach opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOI 2010 0001) is a Department of the Interior funding program designed to support rural and volunteer fire departments through the National Fire Plan. Its purpose is practical and safety-focused: improve firefighter safety, strengthen on-the-ground wildland fire response capability, and increase knowledge and preparedness in communities that often face heightened wildfire risk but have limited local resources. The funding is intended primarily for basic wildland firefighting supplies and equipment, meaning it targets the essential tools and gear that enable departments to respond more safely and effectively during wildland fire incidents.
This opportunity is offered as discretionary funding, and awards may be made through grants or cooperative agreements. The total estimated funding available was listed at $7,000,000, with an award ceiling of $20,000 per award and an award floor of $0, indicating that smaller awards were possible depending on project scope and need. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that some portion of the project cost must be covered through non-federal sources or in-kind contributions, consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Eligibility is broad within the public-safety and community-serving space. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and other Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. Nonprofit organizations are also eligible, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education) and nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education). The listing notes that applicants should consult the full Rural Fire Assistance Project Announcement for additional eligibility requirements and conditions, which suggests there may be program-specific criteria such as rural status, department type, service area characteristics, or allowable equipment categories.
Key dates for the 2010 cycle were: posted February 12, 2010; created February 18, 2010; and a closing date of April 30, 2010 (with the archive date of May 30, 2010). The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.242 (National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance), which can be useful when researching historical awards, program rules, and related federal guidance.
One of the most important procedural details is that applications were not to be submitted through Grants.gov. Instead, prospective applicants were instructed to contact their local representative for guidance on grant consideration and the application process. Additional program information was referenced through the National Interagency Fire Center link (www.nifc.gov/rfa), which typically serves as a central source for wildland fire program resources, including outreach details and contacts.
For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a direct point of contact: Dalan Romero, Assistant Director, BIA Fire Ops, located at 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705, phone (208) 387-5372, identified as the National Rural Fire Assistance point of contact.
2010 Rural Fire Assistance Outreach (DOI 2010 0001) - FAQs
What is the 2010 Rural Fire Assistance Outreach opportunity?
The 2010 Rural Fire Assistance Outreach opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DOI 2010 0001) is a U.S. Department of the Interior funding program under the National Fire Plan. It is designed to support rural and volunteer fire departments by improving firefighter safety, strengthening wildland fire response capability, and increasing community knowledge and preparedness where wildfire risk is high and local resources are limited.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is practical and safety-focused: to improve firefighter safety, strengthen on-the-ground wildland fire response, and increase knowledge and preparedness in communities that often face heightened wildfire risk but limited local resources.
What types of costs or purchases are intended to be supported?
The funding is intended primarily for basic wildland firefighting supplies and equipment. The focus is on essential tools and gear that help departments respond more safely and effectively during wildland fire incidents.
Is this funding discretionary, and what type of awards may be made?
Yes. This opportunity is offered as discretionary funding, and awards may be made through grants or cooperative agreements.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The total estimated funding available for this opportunity was listed at $7,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was listed as $20,000 per award.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, which indicates smaller awards were possible depending on project scope and need.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should expect that some portion of the project cost must be covered through non-federal sources or in-kind contributions, consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (also other than institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories listed?
No. The listing specifies nonprofit eligibility as including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, in both cases "other than institutions of higher education."
Are there additional eligibility requirements beyond the category list?
Yes. Applicants were instructed to consult the full Rural Fire Assistance Project Announcement for additional eligibility requirements and conditions, suggesting there may be program-specific criteria such as rural status, department type, service area characteristics, or allowable equipment categories.
What are the key dates for the 2010 cycle?
The opportunity was posted on February 12, 2010; created on February 18, 2010; and had a closing date of April 30, 2010. The archive date was May 30, 2010.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.242 (National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance).
How were applications submitted?
Applications were not to be submitted through Grants.gov. Prospective applicants were instructed to contact their local representative for guidance on grant consideration and the application process.
Where can applicants find additional program information online?
Additional program information was referenced through the National Interagency Fire Center at www.nifc.gov/rfa.
Who should be contacted if someone cannot access the full announcement electronically?
If the full announcement could not be accessed electronically, the notice provided a point of contact: Dalan Romero, Assistant Director, BIA Fire Ops, identified as the National Rural Fire Assistance point of contact.
What is the contact address and phone number provided for the program?
The provided contact information was:
Dalan Romero, Assistant Director, BIA Fire Ops
3833 S. Development Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 387-5372
Why does the opportunity emphasize rural and volunteer fire departments?
The program is aimed at communities and departments that often face heightened wildfire risk but have limited local resources. By supporting basic wildland firefighting supplies and equipment, the funding is intended to improve safety and response capability where needs can be most acute.
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