Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Prescribed Fire/Fire Recovery (10.716)
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Prescribed Fire/Fire Recovery (Assistance Listing 10.716) is run by the Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $24.8 million in 36 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $688,511 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $251,000. Half of the 36 awards fell between $38,458 and $782,411, and they ranged from $7,500 to $7.3 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$24.8 million
- Grant awards36
- Typical award$251,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.4 million
- Size rank1,246 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement, other financial assistance
Key findings
- It is the 1246th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 99% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 16 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Prescribed Fire/Fire Recovery program of the Forest Service aims to restore health to ecosystems that depend on fire. This is achieved through the controlled application of fire by a team of fire experts under specified weather conditions. The program addresses prescribed burning on Wildfire Crisis Strategy landscapes and across regional boundaries. It is part of the National Prescribed Fire Resource Mobilization Strategy, which was developed by a task group of incident management experts at the Forest Service. The strategy specifically addresses prescribed burning on Wildfire Crisis Strategy landscapes and across regional boundaries.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
What the money can and cannot pay for
For activities related to prescribed fire, fuels management and post fire recovery.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Cooperator match contributions shall align with the statutory authority requirements, may be greater or less than 20 percent.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2025: Silvicultural work this cycle continued to strengthen overall forest conditions while supporting wildlife management goals and public engagement. The treatments completed contribute directly to healthier forest structure, improved deer herd quality, and increased hunter success. They also create valuable opportunities to educate multiple user groups on responsible land stewardship across Forest Service lands. Accomplishments Timber cruising covered 183 acres, providing essential data on stand conditions, species composition, and future management needs. Cut Tree Marking was completed on 145 acres, identifying trees designated for removal to enhance stand vigor and promote desirable regeneration. Leave Tree Marking was conducted on 38 acres, ensuring the retention of high?quality trees that support long?term forest health and habitat diversity.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Prescribed Fire/Fire Recovery (10.716) awarded $24.8 million across 36 grant awards, an average of $688,511 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 54% of the money, colleges and universities 37% and tribes 9.6%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 29 | $13.3 million | 54% |
| Colleges and universities | 2 | $9.1 million | 37% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 5 | $2.4 million | 9.6% |
By state
8 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 3 | $8.8 million |
| Arizona | 2 | $3.7 million |
| Oregon | 5 | $2.5 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Alaska | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Washington | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Wyoming | 6 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Louisiana | 4 | $786,215 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $533,622 |
| Virginia | 1 | $252,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $241,307 |
| Georgia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $63,833 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,500 |