Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM)

The Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM) program, managed by the Nevada Division of Forestry, aims to mitigate wildfire risks in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Through collaborative planning and community engagement, the program emphasizes hazardous fuel reduction, restoration of ecosystems, and wildfire education. Eligible applicants include various organizations and agencies, with a focus on projects listed in Community Wildfire Protection Plans. Grant funds support non-federal land activities, ensuring effective wildfire protection strategies across Nevada.

NDF is seeking pre-proposals for projects that mitigate wildfire risk within Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas.
Proposals should address issues identified in Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) or other wildfire mitigation planning documents, the broad goals within Nevada’s Forest Action Plan, and demonstrate collaborative interagency planning and implementation coupled with citizen ownership.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, tribes, non-profit organizations, companies, homeowners associations and educational institutions. These grant programs place an emphasis on restoration of fire adapted ecosystems, prevention education, and community wildfire protection planning.WSFM projects must be listed in the county’s Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP)or other fire mitigation or fuels assessment document.If not, then one must be completed as part of the project.WSFM proposals must have a minimum 10% match, although more is encouraged.While project work can occur on all lands, grant funds can only be used for activities on non-federal lands.

Ineligibility

Work on federal land, research and any construction activities are not eligible for
grant funding.Construction includes new or improved structures, roads, bridges and culverts, even if in connection to a thinning or restoration project.If these activities are part of the overall project, they can be used as project leverage.WSFM Grants exclude maintenance on previous federally funded fuels projects, preparedness and suppression capacity building (e.g. purchase of fire department equipment), small business start-up funding, and GIS/database development.