National Wildland Fire Management and Natural Resource Training and Workforce Development
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The goal of this listing is to provide financial assistance to reduce and mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildland fires on federal land and/or adjacent non-federal land and communities and their natural resources. This will be accomplished through response, rehabilitation, assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, treatment, and maintenance of hazardous fuels reduction and other wildland fire management activities. Financial assistance will provide for a training and workforce development program with an emphasis on wildland fire management and natural resources skills.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Local governments
- State governments
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- Private nonprofits
State and local governments, federally recognized Indian Tribes, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Each Notice of Funding Opportunities will contain the specific instructions for applying and will be posted to Grants.gov.
Award Procedure
Awards are made by a certified, Department of Interior appointed Financial Assistance Awarding Officer through coordination with the technical and programmatic personnel specific to that project.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: > 180 Days
Program details & compliance
Description
This listing provides for financial assistance to develop skills and training for those with little or no experience in wildland fire and natural resource management.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
No specific restrictions apply; however, most projects are funded on a year-to-year basis and funds are normally expended during the current fiscal year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payment will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award.
Matching Requirements
If using Public Land Corps authority (16 USC Section 1723), a 25% match is required. Other authorities may not require a match, depending on the project.
Reporting & Compliance
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