The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $130,166 Project Grant to the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The grant, awarded on July 29, 2024, will fund the Cabinet's efforts to enhance wildfire prevention, control, and management across non-federal forest and rural lands in Kentucky over a 5-year period ending on July 28, 2029. Key activities to be supported include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for local fire departments and forestry agencies. This grant aligns with the USDA Forest Service's overarching objectives to promote forest resilience, support fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks across various states and territories.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $65.1k | 7/29/24 |