Wildland Fire Fuels Management Specialist at Bureau of Land Management

The Bureau of Land Management is offering up to $1.2 million per award through its Wildland Fire Fuels Management and Community Assistance Program, with a total of 94 awards expected to be distributed. Individual awards range from $10,000 to $1,200,000. This funding supports projects that reduce wildfire risk by managing vegetation, creating fire-adapted communities, and building local capacity for wildfire prevention and mitigation. The program funds work like hazardous fuel reduction treatments, community wildfire preparedness planning, homeowner mitigation efforts, and education campaigns on wildfire prevention. Projects can take place on federal land or adjacent non-federal land where the work benefits federal resources. The goal is straightforward: lower the intensity and severity of wildfires before they start, protecting communities and the natural resources they depend on. The Bureau of Land Management manages over 245 million acres of public land, mostly in the western United States. It is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior and handles everything from energy development and grazing to recreation and conservation. Wildfire management is a major part of its mission, especially as fire seasons grow longer and more destructive across the West. This grant program is one way BLM works with partners on the ground to make landscapes and communities more resilient to fire. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, tribes, and other public entities. Individuals and for-profit companies cannot apply. The program also does not support hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. Youth Conservation Corps groups should apply under a separate funding opportunity, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. Work in this field typically happens outdoors in rugged terrain, often in remote areas across the western states. Project timelines vary, but most grants fund work over one to three years. The work is physical and seasonal, with peak activity during spring and fall burning windows. It is well-suited for organizations with experience in forestry, fire ecology, or community preparedness.