General WSFM & LSR Information
The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) administers various grant programs funded by the USDA Forest Service, State & Private Forestry Branch. On January 18th, the grant cycle opened for both the WSFM and LSR grant programs.
The WSFM grant program aims to mitigate risk from wildland fire within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) through hazard fuel reduction, information and education, assessment and planning, and monitoring projects incorporating community and landowner actions.
The LSR grant program promotes collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes and furthers priorities identified in State Forest Action Plans. Desired outcomes of the program include reduced wildfire risk; improved fish and wildlife habitats, including for threatened and endangered species; maintained or improved water quality and watershed function; mitigated invasive species, insect infestation, and disease; improved important forest ecosystems; and improved measures of ecological and economic benefits, including air quality, and soil quality and productivity.
WSFM/LSR Eligibility (not all-inclusive)
Eligible entities include:
- Non-profit organizations
- Local and state agencies
- Tribes
- Educational institutions
Only treatments on non-federal lands are eligible. Individual private landowners are not eligible to apply for funding directly with IDL.
Examples of prior year WSFM & LSR projects can be found at Forestry Grants US
In Case You Missed It: Webinar Details
Informational Webinar: January 19, 2023
No registration required. All potential applicants are encouraged to participate in the webinar to receive updated IDL grant program news and current WSFM & LSR program information.
Visit the IDL Transparency Events webpage for the zoom link and to download a calendar item for this event.
Contact Information
Additional program information can be found at the IDL Grants Webpage:
https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-forestry/forestry-fire-grants/
Updated project proposal packets will be posted by January 20th.
For all inquiries and questions please contact:
Tyre Holfeltz
Fire Risk Mitigation Program Manager, Idaho Dept of Lands
tholfeltz@idl.idaho.gov
(208) 666-8653
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