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10.697 State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program
The program focuses on reducing the risk of wildland fire and long-term damage to resources and property in high priority areas.
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Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Natural Resources, Washington State Department Of | $ 1,126,500 | 2021-08-23 | 2026-08-23 | |
| Department Of Lands Idaho | $ 900,000 | 2021-06-23 | 2026-06-30 | |
| Natural Resources & Conservation, Montana Dept Of | $ 771,270 | 2021-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | |
| North Dakota State University | $ 426,660 | 2021-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | |
| Department Of Lands Idaho | $ 443,070 | 2021-06-15 | 2026-06-30 | |
| Natural Resources, Alaska Department Of | $ 200,000 | 2021-07-06 | 2026-06-01 | |
| Colorado State University | $ 1,177,228 | 2021-06-04 | 2026-05-31 | |
| Board Of Regents Of The University Of Nebraska | $ 300,000 | 2021-06-24 | 2026-04-30 | |
| Public Safety, South Dakota Department Of | $ 272,083 | 2021-06-01 | 2025-09-30 | |
| Colorado State University | $ 1,000,000 | 2020-09-24 | 2025-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Use funds for necessary expenses to plan, implement and support hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land where such activities benefit resources on Federal land.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Program supports activities on non-Federal land.
Credentials/Documentation
. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedures
States and other recipients selected for funding will be notified by the Region/Area/IITF. Standard Forest Service grant procedures apply.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, Public Law 115-141.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. While match is encouraged, it is not required. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years, however it is preferred that work be completed within 1-3 years of funding. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Advance and reimbursable payments are authorized.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Program reports are not applicable.
Cash reports are not applicable.
States are required to report information on hazardous fuel reduction projects completed, including geospatial data, in a form that is suitable for later recording into the FACTS system by a Forest Service employee.
SF-425 Financial Report is required.
No performance monitoring is required.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
No Data Available.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1106-0-1-302 - Hazardous Fuel Reduction BLI.
Obigations
(Project Grants (Discretionary)) FY 17 $15,000,000; FY 18 est $15,000,000; and FY 19 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Frank Fay 201 14th St SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Email: ffay@fs.fed.us Phone: 202-205-1129
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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