F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Fish and Wildlife Service notices from 2023.
Fish and Wildlife Service offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 30, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 29, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant, Other
Key dates
| Posted | June 5, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 30, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 10, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Applicants seeking technical or financial assistance are requested to consult with local FWS HQ, program, of field station BEFORE developing or submitting an application. See Agency Contacts at the end of this announcement. Other Organizations such as 501(c) 4 or 501(c) 5 nonprofit organizations that are labor unions, neighborhood associations, or other types of eligible organizations, including those that reach or represent potentially underserved communities
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance awards averaged $713,561; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (86% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
To implement the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy and assist communities at risk from catastrophic wildland fires by providing assistance in the following areas: Implementation of community programs that develop and enhance local capability in the areas of risk assessment and planning, training, mitigation activities, and community and homeowner education and action; Planning and implementation of fuels management reduction activities aimed at mitigating the threat of catastrophic wildlife to communities and natural resources in high risk areas, including associated monitoring or maintenance, on federal land an/or on adjacent non-federal land; Enhancement of local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities; and providing education and training focused on increasing knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts. Projects that include a cost-share or in-kind contribution will have priority for selection.
Who has won National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance (15.674) awarded $24.3 million across 34 grant awards, an average of $713,561 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation Inc | Florida | 1 | $4.8 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | 2 | $3.9 million |
| Lomakatsi Restoration Project | Oregon | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Chama Peak Land Alliance | Colorado | 1 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is F23AS00395 still open?
No. It closed on August 30, 2023.
Who can apply for F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance?
Fish and Wildlife Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for F23AS00395 National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance?
Closed August 30, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total.
Who has won National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Partnership for Gulf Coast Land Conservation Inc, The Nature Conservancy, Lomakatsi Restoration Project. The program made 34 awards worth $24.3 million in that time.
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