Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2023

The U.S. Forest Service is soliciting applications for the Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2023. The goal of this grant is to support the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, which aims to restore and maintain landscapes and create fire-adapted communities. The grant will support two main goals: Restore and Maintain Landscapes, and Create Fire Adapted Communities. • The funding band for Wildfire Risk Reduction grants is $25,000 to $300,000 dollars, with a 100% match required. • The overall funding level for FY 2023 is $2.8 million. • Applicants must submit a draft of their application to the relevant State Forester by March 31, 2023, and receive a letter of support from the same to include in their final application. • On-the-ground projects must achieve outcomes on private forest land, Tribal, State, and/or local government forest land. • The RFA encourages applicants to show emphasis on communities at greatest risk from wildland fire.