California eProcure #41526

CAL FIRE RFI: Technical Assistance Program for Wildfire and Forest Health Grants

This opportunity from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) seeks input from technical assistance providers for a new program supporting grant applicants and grantees in wildfire and forest health initiatives. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), under the Natural Resources Agency, Business Services Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an RFI seeking information from qualified technical assistance providers - Products/Services Requested: - Technical assistance program development and delivery for Forest Health, Tribal Wildfire Resilience, and Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience grant programs - Conduct needs assessments - Develop and implement technical assistance plans - Provide application and grant implementation support - Deliver workshops, consultations, and training materials - Support approximately 75 applicants and 53 grantees annually - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on equitable access for disadvantaged, severely disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations, especially Tribes and non-profits - Providers must demonstrate expertise in grant writing, forest and land management, community engagement, and working with under-resourced and tribal communities - Experience with project management, geospatial data, budgeting, and climate resilience is required - Ability to support a significant number of applicants and grantees each year - Place of Performance: - CAL FIRE Business Services, Sacramento, CA

Description

CAL FIRE is seeking input from potential technical assistance providers to develop a program supporting applicants and grantees in the Forest Health, Tribal Wildfire Resilience, and Regional Wildfire & Landscape Resilience grant programs. The program aims to promote equitable access to state funds, especially for disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. Providers will assist with application development, grant implementation, and provide technical support tailored to community needs. The initiative includes conducting needs assessments, creating assistance plans, and delivering workshops and consultations.

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