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Western State Fire Managers (WSFM) Grant: Projects emphasize hazard fuel reduction in the WUI, information and education, and assessment and planning efforts to reduce wildfire risk. The project must be explicitly identified in a CWPP, Hazard Mitigation Plan, or equivalent document. Coordination with the County entity responsible for maintaining the CWPP is required.
Hazardous Fuel Reduction (HFR) Grant: Projects seek to modify fire behavior through the treatment/reduction of hazard fuels and take place within 1.5 miles of a federal project with similar fire mitigation objectives.
Eligible entities include:
- State, county, and local agencies
- Non-profit (501c3) organizations
- Tribes
- Educational Institutions
A limited number of project proposals for each program will be selected for full development and submission to Western competition. Additional information about the HFR & WSFM programs, as well as the FY26/27 Project Proposal Packets, are available on the IDL Grant Webpage.
WSFM & HFR Informational Webinar:
February 4th, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PST, 2026
Join us for a webinar presentation hosted by Isabella Pritchard, the IDL Grant Project Coordinator. We will cover programmatic information, project examples, best practices for completing this year’s project proposal, and a quick look at proposal packets. Bring your questions and comments for a collaborative Q&A session at the end of the presentation! This event will be recorded and posted on the IDL Grants website.
Register for a Wildfire Risk Mitigation (WRM) Workshop near you!
 Lewiston - February 26th 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Idaho Falls - March 17th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Boise - March 19th, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Please consider joining us for a full-day dive deep into the wildfire mitigation programs of counties, conservation districts, and non-government cooperators in your regional area. Here's what you can expect:
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Best Practices for Risk Reduction: A review of statewide standards and strategies to maximize the impact of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs).
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Regional Progress Reports: An update on current mitigation projects and their direct impact on communities.
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Peer Lessons Learned: Real-world insights from past funded projects to help improve your own prioritization, planning, and implementation.
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Strategic Toolkit: Resources for community outreach, diversifying funding streams, and enhancing project management.
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State and Federal Updates: Briefing on the latest policy changes.
Complete the RSVP form to save your spot! Deadline for registration: February 13
Assistance Available
1:1 grant writing workshop for WSFM or HFR preproposals - Schedule Here
Please reach out to Isabella Pritchard with questions and for help through the proposal process.
ipritchard@idl.idaho.gov
208.676.6711 (o)
This program is funded in part by the USDA Forest Service. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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