State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.697
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 262 $121,633,896 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- SPTF Hazardous Fuels Program
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-1106-0-1-302
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service funds hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal lands under CFDA 10.697, with the most recent award issued on August 27, 2026, and the program demonstrating steady annual disbursement activity at 30–34 awards per year over the past five years.
The program directly funds implementation and planning of fuel-reduction treatments—including mechanical thinning, prescribed burning, strategic fuel breaks, and hand treatments—on private, state, and tribal lands where such work benefits adjacent or nearby National Forest System lands. Recent awards span thinning and prescribed fire on 225 to 98,562 acres, equipment procurement for firefighters, community wildfire protection planning, and fuel disposal sites for private landowners. Work targets wildland-urban interface areas and landscapes identified in state forest action plans and shared stewardship priorities.
Project Grants comprise 100 percent of the portfolio (261 awards). The Forest Service regional offices dominate funding: the Southern Region (R8) leads by both award count and federal dollars ($23.9 million across 89 awards), followed by the Southwestern Region (R3) by federal dollars ($20.1 million across 16 awards), and the Rocky Mountain Research Station ($17.4 million across 31 awards). Eleven distinct federal agencies appear in the portfolio, though Forest Service regional and research offices account for the vast majority of funding.
Combined federal dollars obligated total $121.6 million across 262 awards since May 2018. Combined total obligated (federal plus recipient cost-share) is $126.5 million, indicating modest non-federal matching. Recent individual award amounts range from $150,000 to $1.45 million, with many in the $400,000–$800,000 range. Grants are awarded for up to five years, though the program prefers completion within one to three years of funding.
Eligible applicants include state governments, U.S. nonprofits, U.S. Territory governmental organizations, and Federally Recognized Tribal entities. The source does not identify open solicitations currently posted; the most recent opportunities listed are from 2023 and 2024 under the Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA, with due dates in the past (January 2024 and April 2023).
Objective and description
- Objective
Mitigation to the risk of catastrophic wildfire to communities and the environment through the reduction of hazardous fuels within forests, woodlands, shrublands and grasslands. Restore fire-adapted landscapes so fire can be reintroduced in its na
- Description
Program for the implementing and supporting hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land where such activities benefit resources on Federal land.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
U.S. nonprofit organizations, U.S. Territory Governmental Organizations, State Governments, and Federally Recognized Tribal entities.
- Uses of assistance
Use funds for necessary expenses to plan, implement and support hazardous fuel reduction projects on non-Federal land where such activities benefit resources on Federal land.
- Use restrictions
Additional restrictions are articulated at the time of the award i.e. Economic Development activities
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years, however it is preferred that work be completed within 1-3 years of funding.
How to apply
- Award procedure
States and other recipients selected for funding will be notified by the Region/Area point of contact.
- Renewals
Grants may be awarded for a period of up to five years, however it is preferred that work be completed within 1-3 years of funding.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2024 | Closed | ||
| Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2023 | Closed | ||
| Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2022 | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 262 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Department Of Lands | $11,127,313 | 9% |
| 2 | Arizona Department Of Forestry And Fire Management | $11,023,542 | 9% |
| 3 | Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department | $9,043,471 | 7% |
| 4 | Washington State Department Of Natural Resources | $7,945,503 | 7% |
| 5 | Oregon Department Of Forestry | $7,360,972 | 6% |
| 6 | Montana Dept Of Natural Resources & Conservation | $6,793,700 | 6% |
| 7 | State Of Wyoming Office Of Statelands | $6,610,782 | 5% |
| 8 | Utah Department Of Natural Resources | $5,202,242 | 4% |
| 9 | Nevada Division Of Forestry | $5,006,948 | 4% |
| 10 | Colorado State University | $4,952,967 | 4% |
10 of 46 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $6,579,338 |
| FY2025 | $12,095,650 |
| FY2024 | $14,900,533 |
| FY2023 | $19,068,498 |
| FY2022 | $16,006,191 |
| FY2021 | $14,695,267 |
| FY2020 | $16,606,000 |
| FY2019 | $11,387,750 |
| FY2018 | $10,294,670 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.697?
Assistance Listing 10.697 is State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program, a federal grant program run by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program?
Its CFDA number is 10.697: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.697 awarded?
262 grant awards under 10.697 have obligated $121,633,896 in federal funds to 46 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 10.697?
The recipients obligated the most under State & Private Forestry Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program are Idaho Department Of Lands ($11,127,313), Arizona Department Of Forestry And Fire Management ($11,023,542) and Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department ($9,043,471).
How much did 10.697 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 10.697 obligated $12,095,650 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 10.697?
No opportunity listed under 10.697 is open now. The latest, Forest Service Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy RFA 2024, was posted on November 16, 2023.
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