The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law established both the PROTECT Formula and Discretionary Grant Programs. The PROTECT Discretionary Grants Program funds projects on a competitive basis that address the climate crisis by … Read more
Through the State Fire Assistance program, the Forest Service supports and assists State Foresters and local communities in building capacity for wildfire prevention, mitigation, control, and suppression on non-Federal lands. The program helps state agencies create more fire-adapted communities by implementing pre-fire prevention and mitigation programs and emphasizing pre-fire planning and risk reduction in the Wildland Urban Interface.
Eligible Uses
Projects that support states and local communities are eligible under this program.
Eligible Recipients
Local and tribal governments are eligible recipients.
Approx Annual Funding Amount
The program is funded at $17.6 million annually and funding is available for four years.
Cost Share Requirements
A 1:1 non-federal cost share is required.
Application Cycle
Grants, financial, and technical assistance applications typically open in the 4th quarter.
Contact
The delivery system for State Fire Assistance is through the State Forester.
Other Info
The program funds important training in safer, more effective initial attack responses to wildfire. Additionally, the program improves capacity to assist other federal, state, and local agencies in aiding communities affected by fire and non-fire emergencies, such as hurricanes and floods.
