Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00002
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildfire Community Assistance in MT, ND and SD" 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 Jan 7, 2015 and posted on Dec 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2015. (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 $125,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wildfire Community Assistance in MT, ND and SD opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00002) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.228, the National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance program area. Its core purpose was to strengthen local, on-the-ground capability to live with wildfire risk by supporting community assistance efforts across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota. In practical terms, the funding was meant to help communities plan for wildfire, carry out mitigation projects that reduce risk to people and property, and expand wildland fire education and prevention activities. The program emphasis was on building local capacity, so projects were expected to leave communities better prepared over time rather than providing one-time, short-lived benefits.
The announcement anticipated making about six awards with an estimated total program funding level of $500,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $2,500 up to a ceiling of $125,000, allowing both smaller community initiatives and more robust mitigation or planning efforts to compete. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which generally makes participation easier for smaller jurisdictions and organizations that may not have large budgets to contribute. Because the instrument type was a cooperative agreement, recipients could expect a more collaborative relationship with BLM compared with a standard grant, typically involving substantial agency involvement in project coordination, technical input, or oversight consistent with federal cooperative agreement practices.
Eligibility was broad and designed to include the types of entities that commonly lead or support wildfire readiness at the local and regional level. Eligible applicants included city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, independent school districts, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status were also eligible, as long as they were not institutions of higher education. This mix of eligible applicants reflects the reality that wildfire preparedness and mitigation often require coordination among local governments, tribal nations, schools and education partners, fire districts, and community-based nonprofit organizations.
Key timeline details show this was a time-limited funding window. The opportunity was posted on December 2, 2014, with an original closing date of January 7, 2015, later extended to a current closing date of January 29, 2015. The listing was archived on February 6, 2015. For applicant support, the announcement provided a point of contact for access issues: Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer (GMO), at 406-896-5196.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Wildfire Community Assistance in MT, ND and SD.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00002.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity.
What type of award was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Because it was a cooperative agreement, recipients could expect a more collaborative relationship with BLM than with a standard grant, typically involving substantial agency involvement such as coordination, technical input, and/or oversight consistent with federal cooperative agreement practices.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered under CFDA 15.228.
What is the program area or initiative connected to CFDA 15.228 here?
It was part of the National Fire Plan - Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance program area.
What was the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose was to strengthen local, on-the-ground capability to live with wildfire risk by supporting community assistance efforts across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
What kinds of activities was the funding intended to support?
The announcement described support for community efforts to:
- Plan for wildfire
- Carry out mitigation projects that reduce risk to people and property
- Expand wildland fire education and prevention activities
What was the program emphasis in terms of outcomes?
The emphasis was on building local capacity. Projects were expected to leave communities better prepared over time, rather than providing one-time, short-lived benefits.
Which states were included in the covered service area?
The opportunity focused on communities in Montana (MT), North Dakota (ND), and South Dakota (SD).
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The announcement estimated a total program funding level of $500,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making about six awards.
What was the minimum (floor) award amount?
Individual awards could be as low as $2,500.
What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $125,000.
Did this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Why is it significant that no match was required?
The announcement noted that not requiring cost share generally makes participation easier for smaller jurisdictions and organizations that may not have large budgets to contribute.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not institutions of higher education)
Were nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits were eligible, provided they were not institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes, public or state-controlled institutions of higher education were eligible.
Were tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were eligible to apply.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 2, 2014.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was January 7, 2015.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to January 29, 2015.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on February 6, 2015.
Who should applicants contact for access issues?
The announcement listed this point of contact for access issues:
Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer (GMO)
Phone: 406-896-5196
What overall types of community partners did the eligibility list suggest the program was designed for?
The eligibility mix reflected that wildfire preparedness and mitigation often require coordination among local governments, tribal nations, schools and education partners, fire districts, and community-based nonprofit organizations.
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