Grants - Idaho Firewise

Idaho Firewise Grant Program

There are many state and federal grant programs that provide funding to assist communities in wildland/urban interface areas in reducing their wildfire risk.

Idaho Firewise Grant Program

Over the past 6 years, Idaho Firewise has awarded more than $96,941 to fund projects throughout Idaho.

Idaho Firewise offers grants to fire departments, Firewise USA™ Communities and other organizations that are seeking assistance with educational projects that increase wildland fire awareness. Examples of potential projects include:

Production of a community calendar that is designed to educate homeowners on wildland fire safety.
Development and printing of a handout that educates homeowners on wildland fire preparedness.
Mailing of fire education materials to homeowners.
Purchase of products/materials for a community wildland fire safety day.

To apply for a grant from Idaho Firewise, please submit a proposal in accordance with the IDFW Grant Proposal Requirements provided below.

Idaho Firewise Grant Proposal Requirements

Contingent upon the Idaho Firewise (IDFW) budget, funding may be available to assist organizations with wildland fire education projects. Eligible projects clearly advance IDFW’s exempt purposes as stated in the IDFW Bylaws.

Proposals may be submitted by the 15th of any month. Proposals are reviewed by the IDFW Board of Directors during the following month’s board meeting. IDFW board meetings typically occur on the second Wednesday of each month
Proposals should be one to three pages long. Attachments may be included only if they clearly demonstrate what the funding will be used for.

At a minimum, proposals must contain:

Introduction: Include the name of the applicant organization, the amount of funding requested, and a brief description of the project.
Description of applicant organization: Provide a very brief history and a concise description of current programs.
Statement of need: Describe the need that can be met by funding the project. Include a description of the target audience and geographical area.
Methodology: Present a clear, logical, and achievable plan for implementing the project. Describe major activities, timelines, and names/titles of key project staff.
Other funding sources: List other funding that has been or will be secured for the project.
Summary: Restate the intent of the project, affirm ability to carry out the project successfully, and ensure that the project meets IDFW’s exempt purposes.

Idaho Firewise reserves the right to deny any proposal for any reason, including, but not limited to: insufficient information, failure to demonstrate organization’s capacity to carry out the project, and/or inability to meet IDFW’s exempt purposes. IDFW may request additional information to further understand the project. IDFW may also offer a reduced funding amount if appropriate. If funding is awarded, the recipient organization will be required to adhere to an IDFW funding agreement and provide a final report once the funds have been expended.

Project proposals are accepted via email by Ivy Dickinson, Executive Director, Idaho Firewise.

Grants Awarded

2016

Boise Fire Department: $7,500 to hire a landscaping contractor familiar with Firewise concepts, to provide landscaping maintenance and upkeep of the Firewise demonstration gardens located at Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #12 in Boise, ID.

Idaho Soil Water Conservation District: $2,105.52 to promote a Firewise Community program for Idaho County homeowners.

Lewis Soil Conservation District: $1,609.65 to promote a Firewise Community program for Lewis County homeowners.

Idaho Project Learning Tree: $3,000 to implement Wildfires and Weeds workshops for teachers

Treasure Valley Fire Prevention and Safety Co-op: $500 for the purchase of Smokey Bear Baseballs to be disseminated during the opening game of the Boise Hawks.

Valley County: $7,000 to implement a woody debris collection program for the communities of McCall, Donnelly, and Cascade, ID.

2015

Idaho Project Learning Tree: $3,000 to implement Wildfires and Weeds workshops for teachers

Valley County: $7,000 to implement a woody debris collection program for the communities of McCall, Donnelly, and Cascade

Central Foothills Neighborhood Association: $2,290 to help elderly and disabled residents complete Firewise landscaping projects

Clearwater Soil and Water Conservation District: $1,760 to conduct home evaluations and implement the Clearwater County Firewise Education program

North Central Idaho Fire Prevention Co-op: $3,500 to revise, print, and distribute the “Living With Fire” booklet to residents of North Central Idaho

Fire Speaks the Land: $4,526 for the National Park Service Division of Fire and Aviation, USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, and the Northern Rockies Fire Science Network to partner to bring a troupe of performing artists to Boise, ID. The performed a program called Fire Speaks the Land.

University of Idaho Extension Forestry: $3,000 to update, print and distribute the publication titled “After the Burn; Assessing and Managing your Forestland after a Wildfire”. This proposal was submitted to meet an anticipated need after several communities in Idaho were impacted by large wildfires this fire season.

2014

Idaho Project Learning Tree: received $3,000 to implement Wildfires and Weeds Workshops for teachers

Nez Perce Tribe: received $1,000 to have wrap graphics printed for their fire prevention/information trailer.

Boise Fire Department: received $1,500 for educational signs for the Firewise demonstration garden at station 12.

Valley County: received $7,000 to implement a woody debris collection program for the communities of McCall, Donnelly, and Cascade during the month of June.

Treasure Valley Fire Prevention and Safety Coop: received $400 to host a celebration of Smokey Bear’s 70th birthday on August 10th at the Idaho Botanical Garden.

2013

Idaho Project Learning Tree: received $3,000 to implement Wildfires and Weeds Workshops for teachers.

Conkling Park Community Association: received $200 to create fire restrictions signs for the community.

Ada County Soil and Water Conservation District: received $600 to implement a 5th grade field day in September.

Valley County: received $6,000 to implement a woody debris collection program for the communities of McCall, Donnelly, and Cascade during the month of June.

North Central Idaho Fire Prevention Coop: received $4,700 to bring a troupe of performing artists to rural schools in north central Idaho in spring 2014. They will be performing a program called “Fire Speaks the Land”.

Boise Fire Department: received $1,500 for educational signs for the Firewise demonstration garden at station 1.

2012

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