Nevada Communities Invited to Apply for Fire Mitigation Funding

The Nevada Fire Chiefs Association (NFCA) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) – Nevada have partnered to launch the Wildfire Risk Reduction Program (WRRP). Grants of up to $75,000 are available for hazardous fuels reduction projects.

Nevada agencies, 501(c)(3) organizations, political subdivisions such as Fire Protection Districts, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, and Native American Tribes are invited to apply for funding from now until March 1st, 2026. Projects in 2026 receiving funding will be implemented between May 2026 and June 2027.

“Addressing wildfire threats across jurisdictional boundaries is critical to protecting Nevada communities, private property, the environment, and public lands,” said Kelsey Griffee, Acting BLM Nevada State Fire Management Officer.

“This program will fund projects that enhance safety for residents and fire personnel, protect infrastructure and private property, increase public awareness of wildfire impacts and prevention, and reduce the risk of fire spread from private to public lands, and vice versa.” said Dave Cochran, NFCA President and Fire Chief for the City of Reno.

Grant Details

• Hazardous Fuels Reduction: Fuels management activities in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)* to reduce wildfire severity and damage to communities.
• Education & Outreach: Have been removed from the grant for 2026.
• Total Funds Available for 2026: $847,665
• Grant Scoring: Applications will be scored based on the following criteria:
  • Nexus to BLM is heavily weighed. A perfect 10 will be awarded to projects within ~2 miles.
  • One of the ways we look at cost effectiveness is cost/acre
  • Providing a match, in kind, or cost share (waiving indirect rate) it will increase your score. Please call out in the application.
  • Active SAM account is required by March 1st. Look to Fire Protection Districts (FPD) to sponsor.
  • Rent, don't buy equipment.
  • Multi-agency review panel

*WUI refers to areas where homes, structures, and human developments border or intermingle with undeveloped land and vegetative fuels.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include county governments, municipalities, 501(c)(3) organizations, Fire Protection Districts, Soil & Water Conservation Districts, or Native American Tribes working on behalf of Nevada communities at risk of wildfires. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov account and include their Unique Entity ID (UEI).

Invoicing and Guidance

With the completion of the first quarter of the grant year, NFCA will begin anticipating reimbursement requests for eligible work performed to date. This cover page and guidance document is intended to assist subrecipients in preparing complete, compliant invoices for reimbursement. For more information, please refer to the WRRP Program Invoice Cover Page and Guidance.

How to Apply

You can use the following checklist to ensure you have all the necessary materials before applying: WRRP Application Checklist.

• Step 1: Review the WRRP Program Information for detailed information on eligibility, program requirements, and selection criteria.
• Step 2: Review the Terms and Conditions in the WRRP Terms and Conditions.
• Step 3: Review the WRRP Scoring Criteria to understand how applications will be evaluated.
• Step 4: Ensure your SAM.gov account is active to avoid delays.
• Step 5: Complete the WRRP Application.
• Step 6: Submit all required materials by March 1st, 2026 to grants@nvfirechf.org

Grant awardees will be notified in April 2026, and projects will be implemented from May 2026 to June 2027.

For More Information

For questions about applying, contact:

• Kelli Baratti, NFCA Executive Director
• Email: kelli@nvfirechf.org
• Phone: (775) 720-9874