Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00121
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Fire Program Rural Fire and Ready Reserve in MT and ND" 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 Jun 10, 2011 and posted on Jun 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Fire Program Rural Fire and Ready Reserve in Montana and North Dakota (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00121) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through a cooperative agreement. It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.242, National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance. The core purpose of the program is to support the National Fire Plan by strengthening the capacity and capability of local fire departments to better protect their communities from the impacts of wildland fire. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at building readiness and improving the ability of rural fire resources to respond effectively to wildland fire threats, which can include preparedness, training, coordination, and other actions that increase local wildfire response effectiveness and community protection.
Funding for this opportunity was estimated at a total of $5,000,000, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $2,500 to a ceiling of $20,000. The announcement anticipated making approximately two awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award. The eligible applicant category specified for this posting is state governments, indicating that applications were intended to be submitted by state-level entities, which may then support local fire department needs and rural fire readiness objectives within Montana and North Dakota consistent with program rules and cooperative agreement terms.
The opportunity was posted and created on June 10, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 11, 2011, and it was archived on September 1, 2011. Additional details and the full announcement were referenced as available through Grants.gov (the posting also included an additional information link). For applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management, reachable by phone at 406-896-5196 or by email at landerso@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled National Fire Program Rural Fire and Ready Reserve in Montana and North Dakota.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00121.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This is a federal discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is administered through a cooperative agreement.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is this tied to?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.242, National Fire Plan - Rural Fire Assistance.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to support the National Fire Plan by strengthening the capacity and capability of local fire departments to better protect their communities from the impacts of wildland fire.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity support?
It is aimed at building readiness and improving the ability of rural fire resources to respond effectively to wildland fire threats. The description notes examples such as preparedness, training, coordination, and other actions that increase local wildfire response effectiveness and community protection.
Which states are included in this opportunity?
This opportunity is specific to Montana and North Dakota.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
Total funding was estimated at $5,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount?
Individual awards were listed as ranging from a minimum (floor) of $2,500 to a maximum (ceiling) of $20,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making approximately two awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The posting listed no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category specified is state governments. Applications were intended to be submitted by state-level entities.
Can local fire departments apply directly?
The posting lists eligibility as state governments, indicating applications were intended to come from state-level entities (which may then support local fire department needs and rural fire readiness objectives consistent with program rules and cooperative agreement terms).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was July 11, 2011.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 1, 2011.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
Additional details and the full announcement were referenced as available through Grants.gov (the posting also referenced an additional information link).
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions?
The listed point of contact was Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
How could the point of contact be reached?
Applicants who had difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically could contact Lori Anderson by phone at 406-896-5196 or by email at landerso@blm.gov.
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