Support the state of tennessee in preventing, preparing for, and responding to wildfires

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded $341,765 to the Department of Agriculture Tennessee (Division of Animal Industries) on July 14, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to support wildfire prevention, preparedness, and response in Tennessee.

The award funds employment of seasonal firefighting personnel to conduct wildfire preparedness activities, wildfire suppression operations, and wildland fire training. Expected outcomes include faster wildfire response times, improved capacity to contain fires while small, increased firefighter safety, and stronger support for local and federal partners during wildfire events. The intended beneficiaries are Tennessee residents, rural communities, and forest landowners.

The period of performance runs through July 13, 2031, with work performed throughout Tennessee on non-federal forest lands.

Activities include employing seasonal firefighting personnel who perform wildfire preparedness, wildfire suppression, and wildland fire training. Expected outcomes include faster response times, improved capacity to contain fires while they are small, increased firefighter safety, and stronger support for local and federal partners during wildfire events. The intended beneficiaries include tennessee residents, rural communities, and forest landowners.