National Fire Plan-Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance

Support the implementation of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy and assist at-risk communities from catastrophic wildfires, this initiative provides assistance in the following areas: development and enhancement of local programs focused on risk assessment, planning, training, mitigation activities, and community and homeowner education; planning and execution of fuels management reduction activities aimed at reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfires to communities and natural resources in high-risk areas, including associated monitoring and maintenance efforts on federal and adjacent non-federal land; increasing employment opportunities for local and small businesses in rural communities; and delivering education and training to improve the fire protection capabilities and knowledge of rural fire districts. Additionally, authorized restoration services under this section may be provided. All federal land within timber sale projects conducted under this authority shall be included. Projects that include a cost-sharing component or in-kind services will be prioritized for selection. Planning and implementation of fuels management reduction activities aimed at mitigating the threat of catastrophic wildfire to communities and natural resources in high risk areas, including associated monitoring or maintenance, on federal land and/or on adjacent nonfederal land; Enhancement of local and small business employment opportunities for rural communities; and providing education and training focused on increasing knowledge and fire protection capability of rural fire districts. Projects that include a cost-share or service in-kind contribution will have priority for selection.