Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00060
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CO COMMUNITY FIRE ASSISTANCE" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.228 National Fire Plan Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2013 and posted on Apr 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $490,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $35,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM CO Community Fire Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00060) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant program offered through cooperative agreements to support wildland fire-related work across Colorado. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.228, the National Fire Plan, specifically the Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance focus. In practical terms, the program is meant to help communities plan for, reduce, and respond to the risks associated with wildland fire, especially where homes, infrastructure, and public lands meet.
Funding is intended to back a broad range of wildland fire projects, with the announcement emphasizing support for fire departments, local governments, communities, community service organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado. The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any applicant type as long as they fit the program description and any additional eligibility conditions contained in the full announcement. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect an active partnership element with BLM during the project, such as coordination on project goals, deliverables, or implementation approaches, rather than a hands-off grant model.
The opportunity anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $490,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $1,200 to a maximum (ceiling) of $35,000, indicating it was designed to fund smaller, community-scale efforts rather than large multi-year capital projects. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal match in some form (cash, in-kind contributions, or allowable partner support as defined in the full instructions). The presence of matching suggests BLM wanted local or partner buy-in and the ability to stretch federal dollars across more communities and projects.
Key dates for the original posting show this was a time-limited annual-style opportunity: it was posted and created on April 5, 2013, with an application deadline of May 6, 2013, and it was archived on June 15, 2013. Applicants were directed to use the official announcement materials (linked in the application section of the listing) for complete instructions, required forms, and any specific project priorities or documentation requirements. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer, reachable at ypier@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM CO Community Fire Assistance (L13AS00060)
What is the BLM CO Community Fire Assistance opportunity (L13AS00060)?
BLM CO Community Fire Assistance (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00060) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant program offered through cooperative agreements to support wildland fire-related work across Colorado. It is tied to CFDA 15.228 (National Fire Plan) and focuses on Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Community Fire Assistance.
What problem or need is this funding meant to address?
The program is meant to help communities plan for, reduce, and respond to risks associated with wildland fire, especially in areas where homes, infrastructure, and public lands meet (the wildland urban interface).
What types of projects can be supported?
Funding is intended to support a broad range of wildland fire projects. The announcement emphasizes projects that help communities plan for wildfire, reduce wildfire risk, and strengthen response capabilities related to wildland fire.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.228, National Fire Plan, with a Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance focus.
Who is this program intended to support?
The announcement emphasizes support for fire departments, local governments, communities, community service organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations throughout Colorado.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to any applicant type as long as they fit the program description and meet any additional eligibility conditions included in the full announcement.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered through cooperative agreements, not a hands-off grant model.
What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means applicants should expect an active partnership element with BLM during the project. This may include coordination with BLM on project goals, deliverables, and/or implementation approaches.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 20 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $490,000.
What was the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $1,200 to a maximum (ceiling) of $35,000.
Does the award size suggest what kind of projects are a good fit?
Yes. The stated funding range indicates the opportunity was designed to fund smaller, community-scale efforts rather than large multi-year capital projects.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal match in some form.
What kinds of match were described?
The listing notes that match could include cash, in-kind contributions, or allowable partner support, as defined in the full instructions.
Why does the program require matching funds?
The presence of matching suggests BLM wanted local or partner buy-in and the ability to stretch federal dollars across more communities and projects.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
It was posted and created on April 5, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 6, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on June 15, 2013.
Where were applicants supposed to find the official instructions and required forms?
Applicants were directed to use the official announcement materials linked in the application section of the listing for complete instructions, required forms, and any specific project priorities or documentation requirements.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer. The email provided was ypier@blm.gov.
What geographic area did this program cover?
The opportunity supported wildland fire-related work across Colorado and emphasized support for eligible organizations throughout Colorado.
Is this opportunity described as recurring or time-limited?
Based on the dates provided (posting, deadline, and archive date), it is described as a time-limited, annual-style opportunity.
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