L23AS00286: IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program
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 Bureau of Land Management notices from 2023.
Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $50.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 6, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 7, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$50.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 7, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 6, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 12 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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 and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities awards averaged $383,945; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (37% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Funding for projects is not guaranteed and is subject to the availability of funds. Evaluation of proposals is based on the criterion in this NOFO. In appropriate circumstances, BLM reserves the right to partially fund proposals in discrete portions or phases of proposed projects. If BLM chooses to partially fund a proposal, it will do so in a manner that does not prejudice any applicants or affect the basis upon which the proposal or portion thereof, was evaluated and selected for award, and therefore maintains the integrity of the competition and selection process. Funded proposals through this competitive NOFO is not a guarantee of future funding. When or if additional funding becomes available, BLM reserves the right to issue additional awards under this NOFO through the next fiscal year. These awards will not require further competition. Any additional selections will be made in accordance with the terms of this NOFO and BLM policy. Only Grants Management Officers can bind the Federal Government to the expenditure of funds.
Who has won BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities (15.228) awarded $64.1 million across 167 grant awards, an average of $383,945 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | 7 | $6.1 million |
| The New Mexico Association of Counties | New Mexico | 2 | $4.8 million |
| University of Oregon | Oregon | 1 | $4.7 million |
| Tuolumne County Resource Conservation District | California | 2 | $3.5 million |
| El Dorado, County of | California | 1 | $2.6 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 L23AS00286 still open?
No. It closed on May 6, 2023.
Who can apply for IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program?
Bureau of Land Management accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program?
Closed May 6, 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 $50.0 million in total.
Who has won BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Activities grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education, The New Mexico Association of Counties, University of Oregon. The program made 167 awards worth $64.1 million in that time.
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