2024 western forestry leadership coalition western wildfire and hazardous fuels reduction planning assistance

The federal Project Grant award with ID 24DG11021600077 was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The $150,000 award, made on September 11, 2024, will support the Council of Western State Foresters (CWSF) in delivering western forestry and wildfire hazardous fuels reduction planning assistance over a 5-year period ending on September 10, 2029. As a non-profit membership organization focused on advancing forest management and conservation across western states, CWSF will utilize this funding to provide strategic planning, policy coordination, and professional development services to assist state forestry agencies and at-risk communities with wildfire mitigation efforts. The grant aligns with the Cooperative Fire Assistance program's core objectives of enhancing forest resilience, promoting fire-adapted communities, and protecting lives and property from wildfire risks.