Nevada Communities Invited to Apply for Fire Mitigation Funding

The Nevada Fire Chiefs Association (NFCA), in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management–Nevada (BLM) and the U.S. Wildland Fire Service (USWFS), is pleased to continue the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRRP). This year, subawards of up to $100,000 are available to support hazardous fuels reduction projects, representing a $25,000 increase over the previous maximum award amount.

Nevada agencies, 501(c)3 organizations (such as Homeowners Associations), political subdivisions such as Fire Protection Districts, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Native American Tribes are invited to apply for funding from now until Wednesday, January 6, 2027. Projects in 2027 receiving funding be initiated and completed between March 2027 and June 2028.

“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.

During its first two years (2025–2026), the Nevada Fire Chiefs Association’s (NFCA) Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRRP) awarded $1,007,702 in funding to support 16 hazardous fuels reduction projects across eight of Nevada’s 17 counties—Clark, Douglas, Elko, Humboldt, Lincoln, Lyon, Pershing, and Washoe—as well as two Tribal Nations. These investments reflect NFCA’s ongoing commitment to partnering with federal agencies, communities, and Tribal Nations in strengthening wildfire resilience, reducing risks, and protecting communities throughout Nevada.

Grant Details

• Hazardous Fuels Reduction: Fuels management activities in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)* to reduce wildfire severity and damage to communities.
• Total Funds Available for 2027: $980,487
• Grant Scoring: Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
  • Nexus to BLM is heavily weighed. A perfect 10 will be awarded to projects within ~2 miles.
  • Projects must be wholly within the State of Nevada.
  • One of the ways we consider cost effectiveness of a project is cost per acre.
  • Providing a match, in-kind, or cost share (waiving the Indirect Rate) will increase your score. Please highlight in the application.
  • Rent, don't buy equipment.
  • Multi-agency review panel.
  • An active SAM.gov account is required prior to submitting your application.

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

Eligibility

Nevada agencies, 501(c)3 organizations (such as Homeowners Associations), political subdivisions such as Fire Protection Districts, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and Native American Tribes working on behalf of Nevada communities at risk of wildfire. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov account and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Invoicing and Guidance

As you complete the first quarter of the grant year, NFCA anticipates receiving reimbursement requests for eligible project expenses incurred to date. This cover page and guidance document is designed to assist subrecipients in preparing accurate, complete, and compliant invoices and quarterly reports. For additional information and detailed instructions, please refer to the WRRP Program Invoice and Reporting Guidance.

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.
• Step 3: Review the WRRP Scoring Criteria to understand how applications will be evaluated.
• Step 4: Ensure your SAM.gov account is active to avoid delays.
• Step 5: Complete the WRRP Application.
• Step 6: Submit all required materials by 5:00pm on Wednesday January 6th, 2027 to grants@nvfirechf.org

Grant awardees will be notified in February 2027, and projects will be implemented from March 2027 to June 2028.

For More Information

For questions about applying, contact:

• Kelli Baratti, NFCA Executive Director
• Email: kelli@nvfirechf.org
• Phone: (775) 720-9874