Funding Overview
Grant Range: $30,000 – $250,000
Eligibility: Restricted to activities on private lands (Federal lands are ineligible).
Who Can Apply: State/local agencies, 501(c)3 non-profits, Tribes, and educational institutions.
While all eligible applications are welcome, the selection committee will prioritize projects that address:
1. Post-Fire Recovery: The project incorporates active post-fire recovery efforts.
2. New Applicants: The organization is a first-time recipient that did not receive Round-1 PRRA funding.
3. Community Impact: The project directly benefits an underserved community that meets the low-income qualifications.
Eligible Project Activities
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Wildfire Mitigation: Defensible space, shaded fuel breaks, fuels reduction in WUI areas, and slash removal (piling, burning, mulching).
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Forest Health: Thinning, prescribed fire, and managing insect/disease infestations.
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Restoration: Planting native species, seedling propagation, and strategic fire-resistant vegetation.
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Maintenance & Monitoring: Ongoing fuels project upkeep and effectiveness monitoring.
Additional information about the PRRA program, as well as the Project Proposal Packet and Factsheet, can be found on the IDL Forestry and Fire Grants webpage.
Assistance Available
Please reach out to Isabella Pritchard, Grant Project Coordinator, 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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