Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WY RFA09 9001
Apply for BLM WY RFA09 9001
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Rural Fire Assistance" 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 May 6, 2009 and posted on May 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $300,000.00 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Open to Wyoming City, County and State Fire Districts
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, designed to strengthen the safety, capability, and readiness of rural and volunteer fire departments in Wyoming. Its core purpose is to reduce wildland fire losses in rural communities and local economies by improving frontline fire protection, while also helping lower overall suppression costs for federal, state, tribal, and local governments. A major emphasis is the wildland-urban interface, where homes, infrastructure, and public lands meet and wildfire risk is often highest.
Funding is aimed specifically at rural and volunteer departments that serve communities with populations under 10,000. To be eligible, departments must be part of a cooperative agreement structure with the BLM and an in-state partner such as a County Fire District, the State Forester, or an equivalent Wyoming entity. In practice, the program is intended for departments that function as BLM cooperators, meaning they assist with suppressing wildland fires on or near BLM-administered lands in Wyoming and are expected to be operationally prepared to support BLM wildfire response.
The grant supports practical, basic wildland firefighting needs rather than long-term infrastructure or unrelated purchases. Allowable uses highlighted in the announcement include new-generation fire shelters, protective clothing and other personal protective equipment, basic wildland tools, communications items, and wildland fire training courses and related activities. The overall objective is straightforward: improve local preparedness so that rural departments can more effectively and safely assist the BLM during wildfire incidents across Wyoming.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement under the National Fire Plan Rural Fire Assistance program (CFDA 15.242). The estimated total funding available was $300,000, with an expectation of about 20 awards. Individual awards could be as high as $20,000, with no stated minimum award floor. Cost sharing is required, with recipients expected to provide a 10 percent match each year.
Key dates listed in the notice include an original closing date of May 31, 2009, with a current closing date of June 1, 2009. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer, at ipowers@blm.gov. Eligibility was described broadly as open to Wyoming city, county, and state fire districts, consistent with the focus on rural and volunteer fire organizations that can partner with the BLM for wildfire suppression support.
BLM WY Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) Grant FAQs
What is the BLM WY Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) grant?
The BLM WY Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is designed to strengthen the safety, capability, and readiness of rural and volunteer fire departments in Wyoming, with a focus on improving wildland fire preparedness and response.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The core purpose is to reduce wildland fire losses in rural communities and local economies by improving frontline fire protection. The program also aims to help lower overall wildfire suppression costs for federal, state, tribal, and local governments by improving local preparedness.
What types of fire risk areas does the program emphasize?
A major emphasis is the wildland-urban interface (WUI), where homes, infrastructure, and public lands meet and wildfire risk is often highest.
Who is this grant intended to support?
Funding is aimed specifically at rural and volunteer fire departments in Wyoming that serve communities with populations under 10,000.
What population threshold must a community meet to be considered eligible?
The department must serve a community with a population under 10,000.
What organizations are described as eligible applicants?
Eligibility was described broadly as open to Wyoming city, county, and state fire districts, consistent with the focus on rural and volunteer fire organizations that can partner with BLM for wildfire suppression support.
What kind of partnership or agreement is required to be eligible?
To be eligible, departments must be part of a cooperative agreement structure with the BLM and an in-state partner such as a County Fire District, the State Forester, or an equivalent Wyoming entity.
What does it mean to be a BLM cooperator in this context?
In practice, the program is intended for departments that function as BLM cooperators, meaning they assist with suppressing wildland fires on or near BLM-administered lands in Wyoming and are expected to be operationally prepared to support BLM wildfire response.
What is the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement under the National Fire Plan Rural Fire Assistance program (CFDA 15.242).
How much total funding was available?
The estimated total funding available was $300,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice indicated an expectation of about 20 awards.
What is the maximum award amount per recipient?
Individual awards could be as high as $20,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum award floor was provided in the information listed.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, and recipients are expected to provide a 10 percent match each year.
What kinds of purchases and activities does the grant support?
The grant supports practical, basic wildland firefighting needs rather than long-term infrastructure or unrelated purchases. Allowable uses highlighted include new-generation fire shelters, protective clothing and other personal protective equipment (PPE), basic wildland tools, communications items, and wildland fire training courses and related activities.
Does the grant support long-term infrastructure projects?
The program description indicates the grant is focused on practical, basic wildland firefighting needs and is not intended for long-term infrastructure.
Can the funds be used for personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Yes. Protective clothing and other PPE are specifically listed as allowable uses.
Can the funds be used for fire shelters?
Yes. New-generation fire shelters are specifically highlighted as an allowable use.
Can the funds be used for wildland firefighting tools?
Yes. Basic wildland tools are included among the allowable uses.
Can the funds be used for communications equipment?
Yes. Communications items are listed as allowable uses.
Can the funds be used for training?
Yes. Wildland fire training courses and related activities are included as allowable uses.
What is the overall objective of the funded activities?
The overall objective is to improve local preparedness so rural departments can more effectively and safely assist the BLM during wildfire incidents across Wyoming.
What were the key application closing dates listed?
The notice listed an original closing date of May 31, 2009, and a current closing date of June 1, 2009.
Who was the contact person for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues was Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer.
What email address was provided for the grants contact?
The email address provided was ipowers@blm.gov.
Why does the program aim to reduce suppression costs for governments?
By improving the readiness and capability of rural and volunteer departments, the program seeks to improve initial response and overall effectiveness during wildfire incidents, which can help lower suppression costs across federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
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