2025 Hazard Mitigation-Cross Boundary Community Assistance - Focused Funding

This non‑competitive federal grant supports FY25 Cross‑Boundary Wildfire Mitigation projects on non‑federal lands adjacent to National Forests in Virginia. Applicants may receive up to $107,500 to fund hazardous fuels reduction, development and implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (or equivalents), technical assistance, training, and monitoring activities that benefit both non‑federal and nearby federal lands. The program prioritizes high‑risk areas identified in state forest assessments and shared stewardship priorities. Applications must be submitted through the SAP web portal; eVA submissions are not accepted. • Eligible activities: fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, technical assistance, training, and monitoring. • Maximum award: $107,500 per applicant; funds must be used for non‑federal lands near National Forests. • Application deadline: April 30, 2026; submission via SAP (https://vaforestry.webgrantscloud.com/logout.do).