FY27 Western States Fire Managers Program (WSFM) Request for Proposals
Forecasted
The FY27 Western States Fire Managers Program funds Idaho projects that use science-based methods to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health in high-priority areas, led by the Idaho Department of Lands.
Funder: Idaho Department of Lands
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Project Proposals Due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project; typical awards around $240,000; 1:1 (15% minimum) non-federal match required; reimbursement basis only.
Summary: Supports Idaho projects that reduce wildland fire risk and promote forest health in high-risk or priority areas through hazard fuel reduction, education, planning, and monitoring.
Key Information: Individual private landowners are not eligible; projects must align with Idaho's Forest Action Plan and be identified in a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Description
The Western States Fire Managers Program (WSFM), administered by the Idaho Department of Lands and funded by the USDA Forest Service, provides competitive grants to support projects that reduce wildland fire risk within Idaho’s Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The program emphasizes hazard fuel reduction, community education, planning, and monitoring efforts that align with Idaho’s Forest Action Plan priorities. Projects must occur in Priority or Special Landscape Areas, or in zones identified as high wildfire risk, and must be coordinated with local wildfire protection planning efforts. The grant is designed to empower communities, organizations, and eligible entities to proactively mitigate wildfire hazards and improve forest health.
