Closed on Aug 28, 2026

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance - Bureau wide

Bureau of Land Management · Opportunity number L26AS00061

Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 29, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.

This opportunity is closed as of Aug 28, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity number	L26AS00061
Agency	Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	15.228
Posted	Jul 27, 2026
Deadline	Aug 28, 2026
Award ceiling	$1,200,000
Award floor	$10,000
Expected number of awards	94
Estimated total program funding	$27,808,000
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Natural resources
Last updated here	Aug 29, 2026

Summary from the notice

Wildland Fire Fuels Management and Community Assistance Program activities embody strategic investments in managing vegetation by reducing the intensity, severity, or negative effects of wildfire. These initiatives provide cost-effective benefits to the American people, help maintain and support communities in becoming fire adapted. Program activities include developing local capacities through assessment and planning, community and homeowner mitigation efforts, and implementation of fuels management treatments and activities. This involves training, monitoring, or implementing/maintaining fuels management on federal land or adjacent non-federal land to benefit federal resources, as well as assisting with wildfire prevention to mitigate risks to communities and their values. Additionally, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has an opportunity to collaborate with partner organizations to support these efforts, reducing the intensity, severity, risk, and impact of catastrophic wildfires on local communities through coordination, hazardous fuel reduction, and further education on wildfire prevention. These activities help create jobs and advance conservation and restoration efforts through planning and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction projects. This work aligns with administration priorities by strengthening partnerships, encouraging local wildfire preparedness and mitigation, and empowering community-driven wildfire risk reduction, while generating revenue and utilizing natural resources to support the American economy.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

Public and state colleges and universities
State governments
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
Federally recognized tribal governments
Special district governments
Other Native American tribal organizations
City or township governments
County governments
Private colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

Nonprofits
Colleges and universities
State governments
Local governments
Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

Small businesses
Larger for-profit companies
Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

Hear about the next cycle

Create an account to track programs like this one. Email grant alerts are included on paid plans.

Create a free account See plans

Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Fuels Management and Community Fire Assistance - Bureau wide

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

Who should take a closer look

Not listed as eligible

Eligibility details from the notice

Registrations you will likely need

Related open opportunities

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Youth Conservation Corps - Bureau wide

Climate Program Office (CPO) FY2026 Earth System Science and Services Partnership

F25AS00379 Highlands Conservation Act - Base Funding Round

F25AS00332 Highlands Conservation Act – Competitive Funding Round

WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)