Grant Funding Announcement

Nevada Communities Invited to Apply for Fire Mitigation Funding

The Nevada Fire Chiefs Association (NFCA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Nevada have partnered to launch the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRRP). Grants of up to $75,000 are available to Nevada groups for actions such as reducing the risk of wildfire by cutting back overgrown vegetation, or up to $10,000 for providing education and outreach to property owners and the public.

Nevada agencies, 501(c)(3) organizations, political subdivisions such as Fire Protection Districts, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and Native American Tribes are invited to apply for funding from now until March 14, 2025. Projects receiving funding will be implemented between May 2025 and June 2026.

“Addressing wildfire threats across jurisdictional boundaries is critical to protecting Nevada communities, private property, the environment, and public lands,” said Kelsey Griffee, Acting BLM Nevada State Fire Management Officer.

“This program will fund projects that enhance safety for residents and fire personnel, protect infrastructure and private property, increase public awareness of wildfire impacts and prevention, and reduce the risk of fire spread from private to public lands, and vice versa.” said Dave Cochran, NFCA President and Fire Chief for the City of Reno.

Grant Details

  • Education & Outreach: Activities include developing educational products, community outreach events, home evaluations, public information events, or training residents.
  • Hazardous Fuels Reduction: Fuels management activities in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)* to reduce wildfire severity and damage to communities.

*WUI refers to areas where homes, structures, and human developments border or intermingle with undeveloped land and vegetative fuels.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include county governments, municipalities, 501(c)(3) organizations, Fire Protection Districts, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, or Native American Tribes working on behalf of Nevada communities at risk of wildfires. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov account and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI).

How to Apply

You can use the following checklist to ensure you have all the necessary materials before applying: WRRP Application Checklist.

  • Step 1: Review the WRRP Program Information for detailed information on eligibility, program requirements, and selection criteria.
  • Step 2: Review the Terms and Conditions in the WRRP Terms and Conditions pdf.
  • Step 3: Ensure your SAM.gov account is active to avoid delays.
  • Step 4: Complete the WRRP Application.
  • Step 5: Submit all required materials by 5:00 P.M. on March 14, 2025 to grants@nvfirechf.org or send it by mail to:
    • NFCA – Wildfire Risk Reduction Program
    • ATTN: WRRP GRANT
    • 3827 S. Carson St. #197
    • Carson City, NV 89701

Grant awardees will be notified in April 2025, and projects will be implemented from May 2025 to June 2026.

For More Information

For questions about applying, contact:

Wildfire Risk Reduction