CFDA 97.046: Fire Management Assistance Grant

Objectives

The Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program is authorized by the Stafford Act. The objective and purpose of the FMAG Program is to provide supplemental assistance to State, Tribal, and local governmental entities for the mitigation, management, and control of any fire on public or private forest land or grassland that threatens such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. The funds are primarily used for fire suppression services (response) but also for essential assistance (emergency protective measures) as described in Section 403 (42 U.S.C. 5170b) of the Stafford Act. This includes but is not limited to evacuation, sheltering, police barricading, equipment and supplies, and other costs related to fire suppression operations and administration in support of these operations. Performance Measures: • Number of SLTT partners who receive FMAG assistance • Number of dollars SLTT partners receive to mitigate, manage, and control FMAG-Declared fires • Number of field camps established • Number of tools repaired or replaced • Number of mobilization activities conducted • Number of dollars used to offset administrative costs

Eligible applicants

The state (includes District of Columbia, U.S. territories and possessions, and state governments) and Indian tribal governments are eligible for fire management assistance grants. The state or Indian tribal government may be the recipient. The recipient is the government entity that receives the award and is accountable for the use of funds provided. A state, local, or Indian tribal government may apply as a subrecipient under the recipient’s award.

Financial assistance range

20-year average is $101,000,000/year

Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.