Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance – Bureau wide
🏛 Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations managing wildfire fuels and supporting fire-adapted communities on public or adjacent lands. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal organizations, state/local governments, and for-profit businesses (though individuals cannot apply). Projects must focus on vegetation management, hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire prevention, or capacity-building for fire adaptation. Youth Conservation Corps and projects under the Public Lands Corps Act are ineligible for this program.
Geographic scope includes BLM-managed lands nationwide and adjacent non-federal lands that benefit federal resources. Activities must demonstrate clear wildfire risk reduction benefits. Projects combining planning, implementation, training, and monitoring are encouraged.
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Program description
Wildland Fire Fuels Management and Community Assistance Program activities embody strategic investments in managing vegetation by reducing the intensity, severity, or negative effects of wildfire. These initiatives provide cost-effective benefits to the American people, help maintain and support communities in becoming fire adapted. Program activities include developing local capacities through assessment and planning, community and homeowner mitigation efforts, and implementation of fuels management treatments and activities. This involves training, monitoring, or implementing/maintaining fuels management on federal land or adjacent non-federal land to benefit federal resources, as well as assisting with wildfire prevention to mitigate risks to communities and their values. Additionally, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has an opportunity to collaborate with partner organizations to support these efforts, reducing the intensity, severity, risk, and impact of catastrophic wildfires on local communities through coordination, hazardous fuel reduction, and further education on wildfire prevention. These activities help create jobs and advance conservation and restoration efforts through planning and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction projects. This work aligns with administration priorities by strengthening partnerships, encouraging local wildfire preparedness and mitigation, and empowering community-driven wildfire risk reduction, while generating revenue and utilizing natural resources to support the American economy.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing fuels management approach
- Budget and budget justification
- Letters of support from partners (recommended)
- Workplan with timelines and milestones
- Proof of organizational eligibility and tax status (if nonprofit)
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Land Management
- 📧 shanice_shay@ios.doi.gov
- 📞 303-202-3865
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 15.228 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.228). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2019 | $4,534,946 | |
| 2020 | $3,602,605 | |
| 2021 | $3,602,605 | |
| 2022 | $5,758,362 | |
| 2023 | $12,825,143 | |
| 2024 | $18,100,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $10,360,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $17,500,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, tribal organizations, state/local governments, and for-profit organizations can apply. Individuals and youth conservation corps programs cannot apply.
What types of projects are funded?
Projects that reduce hazardous fuels, increase community fire preparedness, improve land management, train staff, and monitor wildfire risks. Planning and implementation work on BLM or adjacent lands are eligible.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required. However, partnerships that leverage additional resources strengthen competitiveness.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $10,000 to $1,200,000. Total program funding is $27.8 million across all awards.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 28, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate how your project reduces wildfire risk to communities and federal lands. Include specific hazard reduction targets.
- Build partnerships with local agencies, tribal governments, or nonprofits to strengthen your proposal and expand impact.
- Show how your project creates jobs or builds local capacity through training, hiring, or workforce development.
- Include a detailed workplan with timelines, milestones, and measurable outcomes for each project phase.
- Highlight how your project aligns with fire adaptation priorities and helps communities become more fire-resilient long-term.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals fail when they lack clear connection to BLM-managed lands or adjacent areas. Projects that focus on youth employment under the Public Lands Corps Act are ineligible and should apply to NOFO 15.243 instead. Applications without concrete hazard reduction metrics or community benefit outcomes are less competitive.
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