Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00274
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Idaho Communities at Risk Assistance Program" 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 Aug 18, 2014 and posted on Jul 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Idaho Communities at Risk Assistance Program (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00274) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on reducing the risk and impacts of wildfire on communities in Idaho, especially in areas where homes and other development meet or border wildland fuels (the wildland-urban interface). The program’s core purpose was to support practical, on-the-ground and community-oriented actions that help communities better prepare for wildfire, lower the likelihood of catastrophic fire behavior near populated areas, and lessen damage when fires do occur. The work emphasized proactive prevention and resilience rather than post-fire recovery.
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expected to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating priorities, aligning projects with federal land management goals, and ensuring activities complement broader fire management strategies). The funding activity fell under the Natural Resources category and was associated with CFDA 15.228, National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance. Although the announcement anticipated a single overall award, the funding parameters suggest support for multiple project activities under that award or multiple sub-projects, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $20,000 per award. The award floor was listed as $0, indicating there was no minimum grant size, and applicants could propose smaller, targeted efforts as long as they were justified and aligned with program goals. No cost share or matching funds were required, which lowered the barrier for communities and organizations that might otherwise struggle to provide local match.
Eligible applicants were listed as unrestricted (open eligibility), meaning any type of entity could apply as long as they met any additional eligibility details in the full announcement. In practice, programs like this commonly attract proposals from local governments, fire districts, community organizations, tribes, nonprofit groups, and sometimes universities or other partners, particularly when the projects involve community wildfire planning, local risk reduction work, or education and outreach. Because the listing references additional eligibility clarification in the full announcement, applicants typically would have needed to confirm any geographic focus (Idaho communities), any priority landscapes, and any required coordination steps, such as working with local fire management agencies or aligning with existing Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
The funded activities were centered on reducing wildfire risk and improving community preparedness through several specific types of work. First, protection planning was a key component, which generally includes developing or updating plans that identify community wildfire hazards, set priorities for defensible space and fuel treatments, coordinate evacuation and emergency response considerations, and outline responsibilities across partners. Second, hazardous fuels reduction was explicitly supported; this usually involves reducing flammable vegetation and ladder fuels near communities through methods like thinning, pruning, chipping, piling and burning (where permitted), or other vegetation management approaches intended to moderate fire intensity and improve firefighter safety. Third, maintenance and monitoring were included, recognizing that fuel treatments and risk reduction actions are not one-time fixes; treated areas often need follow-up work to remain effective, and monitoring is needed to document outcomes and inform future decisions. Fourth, mitigation and education activities were eligible, which commonly cover public awareness campaigns, homeowner education on defensible space and home hardening, community preparedness events, and other outreach designed to reduce ignitions and improve readiness before fire season.
The timeline for the opportunity shows it was posted on July 29, 2014, with an original closing date of August 16, 2014, later extended to August 29, 2014. The archive date was September 30, 2014, meaning it is no longer open and is retained for historical reference. Anyone seeking the full requirements, application package, and detailed selection criteria would have been directed to download the announcement and instructions via the application tab in the listing. For access issues or questions, the point of contact was Christine Shaver at BLM (phone 208-373-3817, email cshaver@blm.gov).
FAQs: BLM Idaho Communities at Risk Assistance Program (L14AS00274)
What is the BLM Idaho Communities at Risk Assistance Program (L14AS00274)?
The BLM Idaho Communities at Risk Assistance Program was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It focused on reducing the risk and impacts of wildfire on communities in Idaho, particularly in the wildland-urban interface (areas where homes and other development meet or border wildland fuels).
Is this grant opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity is archived. It was posted on July 29, 2014, had a closing date that was extended to August 29, 2014, and an archive date of September 30, 2014.
What was the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose was to support practical, on-the-ground and community-oriented actions that help communities prepare for wildfire, reduce the likelihood of catastrophic fire behavior near populated areas, and lessen damage when fires occur. The emphasis was on proactive prevention and resilience rather than post-fire recovery.
Which agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award was it?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expected to have substantial involvement during the project period (such as coordinating priorities, aligning projects with federal land management goals, and ensuring activities complement broader fire management strategies).
What funding category did this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity fell under the Natural Resources category.
What CFDA program was associated with this funding?
This opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.228, National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity was $150,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $20,000 per award.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0, meaning there was no minimum grant size. Applicants could propose smaller, targeted efforts if they were justified and aligned with the program goals.
Did applicants need to provide cost share or matching funds?
No. The announcement stated that no cost share or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open eligibility), meaning any type of entity could apply as long as they met any additional eligibility details described in the full announcement.
What kinds of applicants would this program typically attract?
Based on the description, programs like this commonly attract proposals from local governments, fire districts, community organizations, tribes, nonprofit groups, and sometimes universities or other partners, especially when projects involve community wildfire planning, local risk reduction work, or education and outreach.
Was the program focused on a specific geography?
Yes. The opportunity focused on communities in Idaho, particularly those in or near the wildland-urban interface.
What is the wildland-urban interface (WUI) in the context of this opportunity?
In this program, the wildland-urban interface refers to areas where homes and other development meet or border wildland fuels, which can increase wildfire risk to people, property, and infrastructure.
What types of projects and activities were supported?
Funded activities centered on reducing wildfire risk and improving community preparedness, including protection planning, hazardous fuels reduction, maintenance and monitoring, and mitigation and education activities.
What is meant by "protection planning" in this grant?
Protection planning generally includes developing or updating plans that identify community wildfire hazards, set priorities for defensible space and fuel treatments, coordinate evacuation and emergency response considerations, and outline responsibilities across partners.
What is meant by "hazardous fuels reduction" under this opportunity?
Hazardous fuels reduction refers to reducing flammable vegetation and ladder fuels near communities through actions such as thinning, pruning, chipping, piling and burning (where permitted), or other vegetation management approaches intended to reduce fire intensity and improve firefighter safety.
What kinds of "maintenance and monitoring" activities were included?
Maintenance and monitoring were included to reflect that fuel treatments and other risk reduction actions are not one-time efforts. Treated areas may require follow-up work to remain effective, and monitoring helps document outcomes and inform future decisions.
What is included under "mitigation and education" activities?
Mitigation and education activities typically include public awareness campaigns, homeowner education on defensible space and home hardening, community preparedness events, and other outreach designed to reduce ignitions and improve readiness before fire season.
Did BLM plan to make one award or multiple awards?
The announcement anticipated a single overall award. However, the funding parameters suggest support for multiple project activities under that award or multiple sub-projects, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $20,000 per award.
Where would applicants have found the full requirements and application instructions?
The listing indicated that anyone seeking the full requirements, application package, and detailed selection criteria would need to download the announcement and instructions via the application tab in the listing.
Who was the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Christine Shaver at BLM. Phone: 208-373-3817. Email: cshaver@blm.gov.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
It was posted on July 29, 2014. The original closing date was August 16, 2014, and it was later extended to August 29, 2014. The archive date was September 30, 2014.
Does the description indicate that the program funds post-fire recovery?
No. The emphasis described was on proactive prevention and resilience (reducing risk and improving preparedness) rather than post-fire recovery.
Were there any additional eligibility or coordination requirements mentioned?
The description notes that additional eligibility clarification was referenced in the full announcement. It also indicates applicants typically would have needed to confirm items such as geographic focus (Idaho communities), any priority landscapes, and any required coordination steps (for example, working with local fire management agencies or aligning with existing Community Wildfire Protection Plans).
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