State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program

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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)

$12M FY2026

$14.9M

FY24

$12.2M

FY25

$12M

FY26*

* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 The program delivered technical and financial assistance to State Foresters, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and educational institutions to advance fire prevention initiatives. It supported the development and deployment of enhanced technologies for fire prevention, suppression, control, and prescribed burning. Additionally, the program facilitated the establishment of shared suppression resources to improve cross-jurisdictional fire protection efficiency. It strengthened organizational capacity for rural firefighting forces, enhancing both preventive measures and emergency readiness. Finally, it advanced fire mitigation and protection through comprehensive planning and community outreach, ensuring alignment between state and local response strategies.

Program Objective

Mitigation to the risk of catastrophic wildfire to communities and the environment through the reduction of hazardous fuels within forests, woodlands, shrublands and grasslands.

Restore fire-adapted landscapes so fire can be reintroduced in its natural role to provide both ecological benefits and wildfire protection to communities and the environment.

Reduce the impacts of prolonged, damaging wildfire smoke to communities.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofit Organization
U.S. Territory Government
U.S. State Government
Federally Recognized Tribal Government

U.S. nonprofit organizations, U.S. Territory Governmental Organizations, State Governments, and Federally Recognized Tribal entities.

Beneficiaries

Land/Property Owner
U.S. State Government
U.S. Territory Government
Department/Agency of U.S. State
County Government
Municipality/Township Government
Federally Recognized Tribal Government
State
Nonprofit Organization

How to Apply

Award Procedure

States and other recipients selected for funding will be notified by the Region/Area point of contact.

Decision Timeline

Renewal interval: From 30 to 60 days

Program details & compliance

Description

Program for the implementing and supporting hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land where such activities benefit resources on Federal land.

Mission Categories

Primary: Forestry

Other categories:
Fire Protection

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Use funds for necessary expenses to plan, implement and support hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land where such activities benefit resources on Federal land.

Restrictions

Additional restrictions are articulated at the time of the award i.e. Economic Development activities

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention

3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

Subpart B — General Provisions
Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
Subpart E — Cost Principles
Subpart F — Audit Requirements