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BLM Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking applications for the FY26 Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance Program to reduce wildfire risks and support community resilience. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Program Overview: - Funding opportunity for wildland fire fuels management, vegetation management, community mitigation, training, monitoring, and wildfire prevention - Supports activities on both federal and adjacent non-federal lands - Emphasizes collaboration with partner organizations, job creation, and conservation - Eligibility: - Open to public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, special district governments, nonprofits, and other Native American tribal organizations - Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible - Funding Details: - Total estimated funding: $27,808,000 - Individual awards range from $10,000 to $1,200,000 - Approximately 94 awards expected - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers identified - Services include fuels management treatments, fire education, community wildfire protection planning, training, monitoring, and hazardous fuels reduction projects - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure projects - Adherence to relevant executive orders and environmental regulations - Substantial federal involvement through cooperative agreements - Period of Performance: - Project period is 60 months (5 years)

Description

This funding opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management supports Wildland Fire Fuels Management and Community Assistance Program activities aimed at reducing wildfire intensity, severity, and negative effects. The program includes vegetation management, community mitigation efforts, training, monitoring, and wildfire prevention to protect federal resources and communities. It encourages collaboration with partner organizations to reduce wildfire risks and supports job creation and conservation efforts. Eligible applicants include various educational institutions, government entities, and nonprofits, excluding individuals and for-profit organizations.

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