Project Grant 26DG11120107016
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $195,000 to the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps on August 3, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to implement critical fire management activities as part of the Puerto Rico State Forest Action Plan. The project will enhance emergency preparedness and foster long-term interagency collaboration across Puerto Rico, with specific focus on enhancing readiness, reducing wildfire hazards,...
- The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $321,000 to the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps on August 19, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to enhance wildland fire response and safety across Puerto Rico. The grant addresses current limitations in equipment, training, and personnel that constrain effective response in high-risk environments characterized by steep slopes, restricted access, and rapidly changing fire behavior....
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $1.74 million to the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps on September 26, 2025, under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to reduce wildfire risk and severity across Puerto Rico. The recipient will develop planning and hazard fuel mitigation strategies, conduct fuel management activities including mechanical clearing, prescribed burns, and vegetation thinning in high-risk forested and interface areas, and develop...
- This $556,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) supports the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps, a division of the Puerto Rico Fire Department, in providing fire prevention, control, and management services across Puerto Rico's non-federal lands. The funding will enable the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps to conduct critical activities such as developing community...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps received a $300,000 Project Grant awarded on September 10, 2025, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698). The award, with an ultimate completion date of July 30, 2027, will fund comprehensive wildland fire management and community protection initiatives across Puerto Rico. Key deliverables include the acquisition of specialized...
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $1.702560 million to the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps on October 2, 2025, under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program (CFDA 97.044). The recipient, a division of the Puerto Rico Fire Department operating as Servicio De Bomberos De Puerto Rico, is a U.S. state government entity. Performance runs through October 1, 2027, with work performed at 800 Av. Juan Ponce de León Ste A, San Juan, Puerto Rico. The AFG program aims to enhance the safety...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a $1,058,240 Project Grant under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) to Protectores De Cuencas Inc. (PDC), a minority-owned non-profit organization in Puerto Rico. The award, effective from August 13, 2024 to August 31, 2027, supports forest stewardship management and habitat restoration initiatives in Puerto Rico. Through this funding, PDC will deliver a comprehensive range of environmental conservation,...
- This federal Project Grant award for $498,606.00, awarded on September 17, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Community Wildfire Defense Grants program (CFDA 10.720), supports a "Landscape Scale Wildfire Prevention Planning for Southern Puerto Rico" project. The primary objective is to develop and implement comprehensive community wildfire protection plans for at-risk communities in southern Puerto Rico. The...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded Virgin Islands Fire Service $141,000 through the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) on September 22, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2027. This Project Grant funds the acquisition of essential wildland firefighting supplies and state-of-the-art equipment, along with comprehensive training for firefighters serving the U.S. Virgin Islands. The training curriculum addresses...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $364,800 to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance program (CFDA 10.664) on September 23, 2025, with completion targeted for December 31, 2029. The award supports two primary objectives: (1) continued technical assistance for developing new forest management plans and providing ongoing guidance to participating landowners on forestry practices...
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded the Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps $100,000 on August 24, 2026, under the State & Private Forestry Cooperative Fire Assistance program (CFDA 10.698) to strengthen wildfire program capacity and emergency preparedness across Puerto Rico. The project funds the full spectrum of fire management operations, including workforce training, strategic planning, hazardous fuel-reduction treatments, and maintenance of critical equipment for wildfire response. Activities are designed to standardize wildland fire suppression practices across jurisdictions and improve multi-agency planning and coordination for all-hazard mitigation, supporting implementation of the State Forest Action Plan. The initiative aims to build a more resilient, integrated emergency response system capable of addressing future wildfire and all-hazard challenges throughout Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico Firefighters Corps, a division of the Puerto Rico Fire Department (Servicio De Bomberos De Puerto Rico), is the recipient. Performance runs through June 30, 2028, with all work conducted in Puerto Rico.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $100.0k | 8/24/26 |