2024 bipartisan infrastructure law kansas state fire assistance

The federal Project Grant award for $282,070.00 was issued by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The award was made to Kansas State University (KSU) on July 12, 2024, with a performance period ending on June 9, 2029.

Through this grant, KSU will provide specialized research, education, and extension services focused on wildfire prevention, control, and management across non-federal forest and rural lands in Kansas. Key activities under this award include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for fire departments and forestry agencies. The grant leverages KSU's expertise in areas such as agriculture, forestry, and environmental sustainability to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks in the state.