This $100,000 Project Grant was awarded on September 20, 2024 by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The grant supports fire protection training development in American Samoa, with a performance period from September 20, 2024 to July 31, 2026. The funding will enable the Department of Search and Rescue, a local government entity in American Samoa, to deliver a comprehensive range of fire prevention, control, and management activities across non-federal forest and rural lands. Key deliverables include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for fire departments and forestry agencies. The overarching objectives are to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks in the region.
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