Support for national fire plan representative

This Project Grant award of $257,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) supports the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) in delivering critical services related to wildfire prevention, control, and management across non-federal forest and rural lands.

The grant, effective July 15, 2024 through September 30, 2026, funds NASF's role as a representative and coordinator for national fire plan initiatives. Key services include hazardous fuels reduction, community wildfire protection planning, fire prevention education, incident management support, and capacity building for fire departments and forestry agencies. This work aligns with the program's core objectives of enhancing forest resilience, promoting fire-adapted communities, and protecting lives and property from wildfire risks across the United States.