Opportunity Information: Apply for 2009 BIA NWRO 0001
Apply for 2009 BIA NWRO 0001
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 22, 2009 and posted on Apr 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 29, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 552 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 2009 BIA NWRO 0001) was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as a discretionary program using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument. The purpose was to support wildland fire management activities carried out by federally recognized tribal governments and eligible designated tribal organizations, with a focus on work tied directly to wildfire preparedness and broader support for the BIA wildland fire management mission. The legal authority cited is the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (Public Law 101-630; 25 U.S.C. 3101-3120, specifically section 3115), which provides the basis for tribes to contract for and conduct certain forestry and fire management functions and to enter into cooperative agreements for related reimbursable costs.
In practical terms, the announcement indicates that BIA intended to enter into cooperative agreements that cover grants and reimbursable expenses for wildland fire management, especially where those activities are connected to “Preparedness” programs. Preparedness typically includes readiness efforts such as staffing, training, equipment, planning, prevention coordination, and other actions that help ensure a rapid and effective initial response to wildfires. The opportunity also explicitly mentions support that tribes and designated tribal organizations can provide to advance BIA’s overall wildland fire management responsibilities, suggesting the funding could apply to a range of assistance or operational support functions aligned with BIA fire program objectives.
Eligibility was limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. The listing states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award. The opportunity projected a large number of expected awards (552), which implies the program was structured to support many agreements across locations or communities, likely reflecting recurring, programmatic fire preparedness and management needs rather than a single one-time project.
Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted and created on April 22, 2009, with an application closing date of May 29, 2009, and an archive date of June 28, 2009. The published financial fields in the source data list an estimated total funding amount of $0 and award ceiling/floor of $0; in many archived grant postings, those entries can indicate that dollar figures were not populated in the public listing or were handled through regional allocations rather than a single centrally announced pot of funding. Applicants were instructed to contact their Regional Fire Management Office for location-specific guidance, which suggests that program details, priorities, and funding levels may have varied by region.
For access or technical issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed was Kathleen Schultz, Contract Specialist, reachable at 503-231-6769 or via email at gail.schultz@bia.gov.
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT (2009) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 2009 BIA NWRO 0001.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
What type of program was it (discretionary or formula)?
It was offered as a discretionary program.
What funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument identified in the notice was a Cooperative Agreement.
What was the main purpose of the opportunity?
The stated purpose was to support wildland fire management activities carried out by federally recognized tribal governments and eligible designated tribal organizations, with emphasis on activities tied directly to wildfire preparedness and broader support for the BIA wildland fire management mission.
What kinds of activities were emphasized for funding?
The announcement emphasized activities connected to "Preparedness" programs and other support aligned with BIA wildland fire program objectives. Preparedness typically includes readiness efforts that help ensure a rapid and effective initial wildfire response.
What does "Preparedness" mean in this context?
As described in the opportunity information, preparedness typically covers readiness efforts such as staffing, training, equipment, planning, prevention coordination, and other actions that support rapid and effective initial response to wildfires.
Does the opportunity include reimbursable expenses?
Yes. The notice indicates BIA intended to enter into cooperative agreements that cover grants and reimbursable expenses for wildland fire management, especially where activities are connected to preparedness.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized.
Were designated tribal organizations included in the program purpose?
Yes. The purpose statement references activities carried out by federally recognized tribal governments and eligible designated tribal organizations.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity projected 552 expected awards.
What does the large number of expected awards suggest about the program?
Based on the posting, the high expected award count suggests the program was structured to support many cooperative agreements across locations or communities, consistent with recurring or programmatic wildland fire preparedness and management needs.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 22, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 29, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 28, 2009.
What legal authority was cited for this opportunity?
The notice cited the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (Public Law 101-630; 25 U.S.C. 3101-3120), specifically section 3115.
How does the cited law relate to this program?
According to the description provided, section 3115 is cited as the basis for tribes to contract for and conduct certain forestry and fire management functions and to enter into cooperative agreements for related reimbursable costs.
Where were applicants directed for location-specific guidance?
Applicants were instructed to contact their Regional Fire Management Office for location-specific guidance, indicating that details such as priorities and funding levels could vary by region.
Were award amounts published in the listing?
The financial fields in the source data listed an estimated total funding amount of $0 and an award ceiling/floor of $0. The description notes that, in many archived postings, these entries can indicate that dollar figures were not populated in the public listing or were managed through regional allocations rather than a single centrally announced total.
Who was the contact person for access or technical issues with the full announcement?
The contact listed was Kathleen Schultz, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Kathleen Schultz could be reached at 503-231-6769 or by email at gail.schultz@bia.gov.
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