The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $576,818 Project Grant under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (Minnesota DNR) on December 9, 2024. The grant will support the Minnesota DNR in conducting a range of wildfire prevention, control, and management activities on non-federal forest and rural lands across the state through June 30, 2029. Key activities 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 aligns with the program's objectives to enhance forest resilience, promote fire-adapted communities, and protect lives and property from wildfire risks.
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