Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CA RFA 09 0007
Apply for BLM CA RFA 09 0007
- The Department of the Interior in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CA NATIONAL FIRE PALN 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 21, 2009 and posted on May 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 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 $500,000.00 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 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments City or township governments Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "CA National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: BLM CA RFA 09 0007) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Its main purpose is to support administrative oversight for the Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) program in California. Through the RFA program, funding is directed to strengthen the capacity and operational capabilities of rural and volunteer fire departments that protect rural communities and that regularly work in coordination with federal partners on wildland fire suppression efforts. The program is particularly focused on departments that respond to wildland fires occurring on, adjacent to, or near lands managed by the Department of the Interior, where effective local-federal cooperation can directly affect firefighter safety, response speed, and overall incident outcomes.
This opportunity sits within the Environment funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.242 (National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance). The practical intent behind the program is to help rural and volunteer departments close gaps that can limit their ability to respond effectively to wildland fire incidents. That can include improving readiness and response capability for fires that threaten rural communities and nearby federal lands, and reinforcing the cooperative role these departments play during multi-agency wildfire incidents, including situations where local departments are essential first responders before larger resources arrive.
The grant expected to make around 30 awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $500,000. Individual awards are relatively small and designed to be accessible: the award floor is $1,000 and the award ceiling is $20,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which means eligible applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. Because it is issued as a cooperative agreement, recipients should generally anticipate a more hands-on relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, typically involving coordination, oversight, or substantial involvement by the awarding agency consistent with cooperative agreement rules.
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental entities, specifically county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. This eligibility structure reflects how many rural and volunteer fire departments are organized and funded in California, often operating under local government, fire protection districts, or similar public entities that can legally receive and manage federal assistance.
The posting date and creation date for the opportunity were both May 21, 2009. The original and current closing date was June 19, 2009, and the opportunity was archived on July 31, 2009. Applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Traci D. Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov. Additional details were referenced as being available through Grants.gov (link provided in the source data).
FAQs: CA National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance (BLM CA RFA 09 0007)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "CA National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM CA RFA 09 0007.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The main purpose is to support administrative oversight for the Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) program in California.
What is the Rural Fire Assistance (RFA) program intended to do?
Through RFA, funding is directed to strengthen the capacity and operational capabilities of rural and volunteer fire departments that protect rural communities and regularly coordinate with federal partners on wildland fire suppression efforts.
Which fire departments does this program focus on?
The program is particularly focused on rural and volunteer departments that respond to wildland fires occurring on, adjacent to, or near lands managed by the Department of the Interior.
Why does coordination with federal partners matter for this program?
The opportunity emphasizes that effective local-federal cooperation can directly affect firefighter safety, response speed, and overall incident outcomes during wildland fire suppression efforts.
What kinds of gaps is the program trying to help departments address?
The practical intent is to help rural and volunteer departments close gaps that can limit their ability to respond effectively to wildland fire incidents, including improving readiness and response capability for fires that threaten rural communities and nearby federal lands.
How does the program relate to multi-agency wildfire incidents?
The program reinforces the cooperative role rural and volunteer departments play during multi-agency wildfire incidents, including situations where local departments may be essential first responders before larger resources arrive.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.242 (National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance).
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity is expected to make around 30 awards.
What is the estimated total program funding amount?
The estimated total program funding amount is $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount?
The award floor is $1,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning eligible applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
What should applicants expect because this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is issued as a cooperative agreement, recipients should anticipate a more hands-on relationship with the federal agency than with a standard grant, typically involving coordination, oversight, or substantial involvement by the awarding agency consistent with cooperative agreement rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to governmental entities: county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments.
Why are only governmental entities eligible?
The eligibility structure reflects how many rural and volunteer fire departments are organized and funded in California, often operating under local government, fire protection districts, or similar public entities that can legally receive and manage federal assistance.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 21, 2009.
What is the creation date for the opportunity?
The creation date was May 21, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 19, 2009.
Was the opportunity archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on July 31, 2009.
Where were additional details referenced?
Additional details were referenced as being available through Grants.gov (via the link provided in the source data).
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Traci D. Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov.
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