Opportunity Information: Apply for 701819R144
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- The Region 7 in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Village of Ruby Fuels Reduction Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.228 National Fire Plan Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2009 and posted on Feb 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 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 $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Village of Ruby Fuels Reduction Project is a discretionary federal grant offered through a cooperative agreement to reduce wildfire risk in and around Ruby, Alaska. The project is designed to create defensible space that helps protect homes, local businesses, and other private property from wildland fires that could move into the community from surrounding lands, including nearby public lands associated with the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. The proposal targets roughly 100 acres close to the village where fuels reduction work can have the most immediate impact. Ruby has been formally identified by both the State of Alaska and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a community at risk, reflecting an ongoing concern that fires starting on either public or private lands could spread into the village.
The work is centered on practical fuels mitigation measures, especially the creation of shaded fuel breaks and fire breaks in and around the community. These treatments are intended to slow a fire, reduce flame lengths and intensity, and provide safer, more workable conditions for firefighters if suppression becomes necessary. In addition to the physical treatments on the landscape, the opportunity places strong emphasis on community involvement and education. A key goal is to promote a collaborative approach to reducing hazards by teaching residents Firewise concepts and encouraging homeowners and local stakeholders to take part in planning and implementing the mitigation activities. In other words, the project is not just about clearing vegetation; it is also meant to build local understanding and long-term readiness so risk reduction continues beyond the grant period.
Another major focus is local economic benefit. The project is structured to enhance employment opportunities and support small business development by relying on local labor resources. The anticipated workforce is 10 to 20 local personnel, which suggests a community-based effort where residents can gain experience, income, and potentially develop skills relevant to land management and wildfire mitigation work. Throughout all activities, the grant stresses that treatments must be carried out in a way that protects the safety of fireline personnel and the public, indicating that planning and implementation should follow sound operational practices and risk management.
Administratively, this opportunity was listed under Funding Opportunity Number 701819R144 and falls within the Environment and Natural Resources category, specifically connected to the National Fire Plan and Wildland-Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance (CFDA 15.228). It anticipated one award, with total estimated funding of $70,000 and an award range typically between $20,000 (floor) and $30,000 (ceiling). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity was posted February 27, 2009, and closed March 27, 2009, with an archive date of April 26, 2009. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed government point of contact was Brad Reed (907-786-3985, bradreed@fws.gov) in Region 7.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Village of Ruby Fuels Reduction Project
What is the Village of Ruby Fuels Reduction Project grant?
The Village of Ruby Fuels Reduction Project is a discretionary federal grant offered through a cooperative agreement. Its purpose is to reduce wildfire risk in and around Ruby, Alaska by implementing fuels reduction work and supporting community involvement and education related to wildfire preparedness.
What problem is this grant designed to address?
The grant is intended to lower the risk that a wildland fire could spread into the Village of Ruby and threaten homes, local businesses, and other private property. Fires could originate on either public or private lands, including nearby public lands associated with the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused in and around Ruby, Alaska, targeting areas close to the village where fuels reduction work is expected to have the most immediate impact on community protection.
How much area is expected to be treated?
The proposal targets roughly 100 acres near the village for fuels reduction activities.
Why is Ruby considered a priority for wildfire risk reduction?
Ruby has been formally identified as a community at risk by both the State of Alaska and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This reflects an ongoing concern that wildfires starting on surrounding lands could spread into the village.
What types of fuels reduction treatments are emphasized?
The work centers on practical fuels mitigation measures, especially creating shaded fuel breaks and fire breaks in and around the community.
What is the purpose of shaded fuel breaks and fire breaks in this project?
These treatments are intended to slow an advancing fire, reduce flame lengths and fire intensity, and create safer and more workable conditions for firefighters if suppression becomes necessary.
Is this grant only about clearing vegetation?
No. While the project includes physical fuels treatments on the landscape, it also strongly emphasizes community involvement and education to build local understanding and encourage long-term readiness beyond the grant period.
How does the project involve the community?
A key goal is a collaborative approach that teaches residents Firewise concepts and encourages homeowners and local stakeholders to participate in planning and implementing mitigation activities.
What are Firewise concepts in the context of this opportunity?
The opportunity references Firewise concepts as part of its education and outreach goals, with the intent of helping residents and homeowners understand and apply practices that reduce wildfire hazards around homes and within the community.
Does the grant emphasize local economic benefits?
Yes. The project is structured to enhance employment opportunities and support small business development by relying on local labor resources.
How many jobs or local workers are anticipated for the project?
The anticipated workforce is 10 to 20 local personnel.
What kind of workforce approach does this project encourage?
The project suggests a community-based effort that relies on local residents, allowing them to gain experience, income, and potentially develop skills relevant to land management and wildfire mitigation work.
Are there safety requirements for the work?
Yes. The grant stresses that treatments must be carried out in a way that protects the safety of fireline personnel and the public, implying that planning and implementation should follow sound operational practices and risk management.
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The listed Funding Opportunity Number is 701819R144.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls within the Environment and Natural Resources category and is specifically connected to the National Fire Plan and Wildland-Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance (CFDA 15.228).
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount was $70,000.
What was the typical award size for applicants?
The award range was typically between $20,000 (floor) and $30,000 (ceiling).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2009 and closed on March 27, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was April 26, 2009.
Who was the government point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Brad Reed in Region 7.
How could applicants or interested parties contact the point of contact?
Brad Reed could be reached at (907) 786-3985 or by email at bradreed@fws.gov for assistance accessing the full announcement.
What nearby public lands are mentioned as relevant to wildfire risk?
The opportunity references nearby public lands associated with the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge as part of the surrounding landscape where a fire could originate and potentially spread toward the village.
What is the main intended outcome of the project?
The main intended outcome is reduced wildfire risk to the community by creating defensible space and implementing fuels treatments that improve protection of private property and enhance conditions for effective and safer firefighting if a wildfire occurs.
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