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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - BLM WY Park County Hazardous Fuels Reduction (L10AS00346)

What is the BLM WY Park County Hazardous Fuels Reduction opportunity?

This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00346) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) program administered through the BLM Cody Field Office. Its purpose is to lower wildfire risk in Park County, Wyoming by supporting on-the-ground hazardous fuels reduction, along with related education and planning efforts.

What is the overall goal of this program?

The intent is to help local communities reduce the likelihood that wildfires become severe or catastrophic, particularly in rural and timbered areas where homes and other structures are vulnerable.

Is this a new program or a continuation of existing work?

The opportunity is described as a continuation of an existing countywide mitigation initiative.

Which BLM office is administering the grant?

The program is administered through the BLM Cody Field Office.

What types of activities does the funding support?

The funding supports hazardous fuels reduction work and related efforts such as education and planning. The announcement also emphasizes planning and implementation of fuels reduction activities, and any necessary training and monitoring tied to that work.

What is the core project objective?

The core objective is collaborative work between the BLM Cody Field Office and the selected recipient to assist private landowners in Park County, Wyoming.

How does the project assist private landowners?

Assistance focuses on two practical needs: (1) conducting hazard assessments on timbered lands to identify wildfire risk factors, and (2) reducing hazardous fuels to better protect rural structures and reduce the likelihood of large, damaging fires.

If private landowners benefit, can private landowners apply directly?

Based on the eligibility statement, applicants must be government entities at the state, county, or local levels. While private landowners are a key audience for technical assistance, the award is structured to be carried out by an eligible government partner working jointly with BLM.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is limited to government entities at the state, county, and local levels, including city or township governments, county governments, and state governments.

What type of award instrument is used?

The assistance instrument is a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that the instrument is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during performance. In this context, that may include coordination with BLM on priorities, methods, monitoring, or implementation details.

Where can the funded work take place?

Activities may occur on federal land or on non-federal land adjacent to federal land, as long as the work benefits resources on federal land.

What are the main objectives the funded work is expected to accomplish?

The opportunity outlines several joint objectives, including: promoting community assistance programs that build local capability (wildfire planning, mitigation, and homeowner education); supporting planning and implementation of fuels reduction (including training and monitoring as needed); expanding existing mitigation and fuels management programs in high-risk areas to reduce threats to communities and natural resources; and enhancing local economic benefit by supporting employment opportunities for local and small businesses in rural communities.

Does the program include community education and planning?

Yes. The grant aims to promote community assistance programs, including wildfire planning, mitigation efforts, and homeowner education.

Does the program support training and monitoring?

Yes. The announcement specifies that planning and implementation of fuels reduction activities may include any necessary training and monitoring tied to that work.

Is there an emphasis on local economic benefits?

Yes. The opportunity emphasizes local economic benefit by enhancing employment opportunities for local and small businesses in rural communities.

What is the period of performance?

The period of performance runs from September 2010 through August 2015.

How much funding is available?

The estimated total program funding is $100,000 over the five-year period.

What is the minimum and maximum award size?

The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $10,000.

How many awards were expected?

Only one award was expected.

Is there a cost share or match requirement?

Yes. The opportunity includes a cost share requirement described as a 10 match, meaning the recipient is expected to provide matching resources equal to 10 percent (as specified in the announcement).

What is the funding activity category?

The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.

What CFDA program is referenced for this opportunity?

The CFDA listing referenced is 15.228, National Fire Plan, Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The announcement was posted on September 3, 2010, and the application closing date was September 15, 2010.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date listed is December 15, 2010.

Where were additional application details provided?

Additional details were made available via Grants.gov at the time of posting.

Who is the point of contact for applicant support or access issues?

The point of contact listed is Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer.

How can the point of contact be reached?

Ilze J. Karklins Powers can be reached at 307-775-6293 or by email at ipowers@blm.gov.