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- The DOI-FWS in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Montana Fire Management Zone Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Conservation Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.652.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2016 and posted on Apr 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Montana Fire Management Zone Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Conservation Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F16AS00168) is a discretionary federal funding announcement posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS). Funding is offered through cooperative agreements, which typically means the agency expects to remain actively involved during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity was posted on April 13, 2016, created the same day, and had an application deadline of April 20, 2016.
The program focuses on on-the-ground conservation and land management work within Montana Fire Management Zone priorities, with a strong emphasis on hazardous fuels reduction, especially in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). WUI work generally targets areas where homes and communities meet or intermingle with wildland vegetation, so projects under this umbrella often aim to reduce wildfire risk to people, property, and critical habitat by treating fuels (for example, thinning, clearing brush, reducing ladder fuels, and related site prep or mitigation activities consistent with applicable plans and safety requirements).
Beyond fuels work, the scope is broad and designed to support practical stewardship projects that improve public lands, habitat conditions, and infrastructure. The eligible task types listed include historic building renovation and preservation efforts, trail maintenance and new trail construction, and campground improvements that can enhance visitor access and safety. The opportunity also covers installation or removal of fencing (often tied to habitat protection, grazing management, or wildlife movement), revegetation projects, and noxious weed control, reflecting a strong habitat restoration and invasive species management component. Watershed restoration is another major category, suggesting support for projects that stabilize streambanks, improve hydrologic function, reduce erosion or sedimentation, and protect water quality.
The announcement also highlights technical and operational support activities that often accompany field projects, such as monitoring and data gathering using GPS, mapping, and other forms of documentation that help plan treatments, track accomplishments, and evaluate outcomes. Weatherization is included as well, which can involve improving energy efficiency or resilience of structures associated with refuge or project operations. Volunteer management is explicitly listed, indicating that proposals may include organizing, training, and supervising volunteers to expand capacity and complete conservation tasks, which is common in land management and restoration programs.
Funding details indicate an award ceiling of $100,000, with an anticipated five awards. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.652, which corresponds to DOI-FWS grant-making authorities. Eligibility is described broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, implying that non-traditional applicants beyond state or local governments (such as nonprofits, partner organizations, conservation corps, or other entities) may be considered depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete notice.
In practical terms, this funding opportunity is geared toward partners capable of delivering hands-on fieldwork and site improvements that reduce wildfire risk and support conservation outcomes on or connected to DOI-FWS-managed lands in Montana. The work categories suggest projects are expected to be implementation-heavy, with measurable deliverables such as acres treated, miles of trail maintained or built, facilities improved, invasive species controlled, restoration sites established, and monitoring/mapping products completed as part of project reporting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Montana Fire Management Zone Hazardous Fuel Reduction and Conservation Projects.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F16AS00168.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
Funding is offered through cooperative agreements.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for how the project is managed?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates the agency expects to remain actively involved during the project period, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 13, 2016 (and created the same day).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 20, 2016.
What is the main focus of this program?
The program focuses on on-the-ground conservation and land management work aligned with Montana Fire Management Zone priorities, with a strong emphasis on hazardous fuels reduction, especially in the wildland-urban interface (WUI).
What is meant by work in the wildland-urban interface (WUI)?
WUI generally refers to areas where homes and communities meet or intermingle with wildland vegetation. Projects in these areas often aim to reduce wildfire risk to people, property, and critical habitat by treating fuels.
What kinds of hazardous fuels reduction activities are included?
Examples of fuels-related work mentioned include thinning, clearing brush, reducing ladder fuels, and related site preparation or mitigation activities consistent with applicable plans and safety requirements.
Is the opportunity limited only to fuels reduction projects?
No. While hazardous fuels reduction is emphasized, the scope is broader and designed to support practical stewardship projects that improve public lands, habitat conditions, and infrastructure.
What types of conservation and land management tasks are eligible?
The listed eligible task types include:
- Hazardous fuels reduction (especially in WUI)
- Historic building renovation and preservation
- Trail maintenance
- New trail construction
- Campground improvements
- Installation or removal of fencing
- Revegetation projects
- Noxious weed control
- Watershed restoration
- Monitoring and data gathering using GPS
- Mapping and documentation
- Weatherization
- Volunteer management
What is included under historic building renovation and preservation?
The announcement lists historic building renovation and preservation efforts as eligible tasks, indicating projects may include hands-on work to maintain or preserve historic structures associated with the program area.
What types of trail work are covered?
The opportunity includes both trail maintenance and new trail construction, suggesting support for improving existing routes and building new trails where appropriate.
Are campground improvements eligible?
Yes. Campground improvements are explicitly listed, particularly those that can enhance visitor access and safety.
Why does the announcement include fencing installation or removal?
Fencing work is included and is often tied to habitat protection, grazing management, or wildlife movement, depending on the site and project goals.
Are restoration and invasive species efforts part of the scope?
Yes. The opportunity includes revegetation projects and noxious weed control, reflecting a strong focus on habitat restoration and invasive species management.
What is meant by watershed restoration in this opportunity?
Watershed restoration is described as a major category and suggests projects that stabilize streambanks, improve hydrologic function, reduce erosion or sedimentation, and protect water quality.
Does the opportunity support monitoring, mapping, or data collection?
Yes. The announcement highlights technical and operational support activities such as monitoring and data gathering using GPS, mapping, and other documentation used to plan treatments, track accomplishments, and evaluate outcomes.
What does weatherization mean in the context of this grant?
Weatherization is included and can involve improving energy efficiency or resilience of structures associated with refuge or project operations.
Is volunteer management an eligible activity?
Yes. Volunteer management is explicitly listed, including organizing, training, and supervising volunteers to expand capacity and complete conservation tasks.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement indicates an expectation of five awards.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.652, which corresponds to DOI-FWS grant-making authorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This suggests that non-traditional applicants beyond state or local governments (such as nonprofits, partner organizations, conservation corps, or other entities) may be considered depending on the specific eligibility language in the complete notice.
What kinds of applicants is this opportunity geared toward in practical terms?
In practical terms, the opportunity is geared toward partners capable of delivering hands-on fieldwork and site improvements that reduce wildfire risk and support conservation outcomes on or connected to DOI-FWS-managed lands in Montana.
What kinds of deliverables are expected from projects?
The work categories suggest implementation-heavy projects with measurable outputs such as:
- Acres treated (fuels reduction)
- Miles of trail maintained or built
- Facilities improved (such as campgrounds or historic structures)
- Invasive species controlled
- Restoration sites established (revegetation/watershed work)
- Monitoring, mapping, and documentation products completed for reporting
Is this opportunity focused on Montana specifically?
Yes. The program is framed around Montana Fire Management Zone priorities and supports work on or connected to DOI-FWS-managed lands in Montana.
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