Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM)

Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nevada Division of Forestry
Amount: US $205,000 - US $292,000
Last Updated: December 12, 2024

Summary

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.

Overview

About Us The Nevada Division of Forestry's vision is to manage healthy and resilient landscapes through public and private partnerships in urban, rural and wildland areas across Nevada that sustain necessary water supplies, local economies, human health, and wildlife habitat for present and future generations of Nevadans. Our Mission The Nevada Division of Forestry provides professional natural resource and wildland fire management services to Nevada citizens and visitors to enhance, conserve and protect forest, rangeland and watershed values, endangered plants and other native flora. Western States Fire Managers Grants (WSFM) 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. Emphasis is on hazardous fuel reduction, restoration of fire-adapted ecosystems, mitigation education within the WUI, and community wildfire protection planning. The types of allowed projects focus on achieving these goals through: Improving Mitigation Education in the InterfaceCommunity Wildfire Protection Planning

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.