This award will implement hazardous fuels reduction projects on eligible non-federal lands adjacent to national forest system lands within the USDA forest service rocky mountain region portion of…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region awarded $260,000 to the State of Wyoming Office of State Lands on August 27, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program (CFDA 10.697) to implement hazardous fuels reduction projects on eligible non-federal lands adjacent to National Forest System lands in Wyoming.

The award funds approximately 225 acres of hazardous fuels reduction treatment in priority wildland-urban interface areas through contracted treatments and subrecipient agreements. Projects were identified through Community Wildfire Protection Plans developed by local governments, fire departments, state agencies, federal partners, and community stakeholders. The funding supports ecosystem restoration to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk to communities and the environment.

Performance occurs in Wyoming with a period extending from the award date through June 30, 2031. The State of Wyoming Office of State Lands serves as the prime recipient and pass-through entity, distributing sub-awards to regional partners for on-the-ground project implementation. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

This award will implement hazardous fuels reduction projects on eligible non-federal lands adjacent to national forest system lands within the USDA forest service rocky mountain region portion of wyoming. Projects have been identified through community wildfire protection plans involving local governments, fire departments, state agencies, federal partners, and community stakeholders. Approximately 225 acres of hazardous fuels reduction will be implemented through contracted treatments and subrecipient agreements to reduce hazardous fuels in priority wildland-urban interface areas.