2024 bipartisan infrstructure law wyoming state fire assistance

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $384,545 Project Grant under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to the State of Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments Division on September 9, 2024. This grant will fund wildfire prevention, control, and management activities across non-federal forest and rural lands in Wyoming over a 5-year period through September 1, 2029. The grant supports the state agency's efforts to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks. Key activities to be delivered 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 may also involve sub-awards to local counties, districts, and water systems to distribute federal resources and address critical environmental and infrastructure needs across Wyoming.