Risk Compliance for Wildfire Prevention Education in Montana
GrantID: 77179
Grant Funding Amount Low: $300,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $750,000
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Grant Overview
Montana's wildfire risk profile differs sharply from neighboring states because 35 of its 56 counties are classified as frontier, with population densities below 6 persons per square mile. In 2022 the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation recorded 1,184 human-caused fires, 62% originating on private land adjacent to the Bitterroot and Flathead National Forests. These ignition patterns create compliance obligations for landowners under the Montana Forest Stewardship Program that exceed requirements in Idaho or Wyoming.
Property owners in the wildland-urban interface zones of Ravalli and Lake counties face the highest inspection frequency from county planning departments, yet 41% of structures lack defensible space certifications. Seasonal agricultural workers in the Hi-Line region and tourism employees in Gallatin County represent populations with limited exposure to annual fire restrictions notices issued by the Northern Rockies Coordination Center.
Funding supports education programs that deliver county-specific burn permit training and home ignition zone assessments tied directly to Montana's 2023 State Fire Policy. Eligible applicants must hold current memoranda with at least one county government and provide participant tracking that links training completion to subsequent permit issuance data submitted to the state.
Montana reviewers evaluate proposals against the requirement that curricula reference the exact administrative rules governing debris burning in each of the six regional dispatch zones. Budgets must dedicate no less than 25% of funds to printed materials using the state's standardized fire danger rating icons rather than generic national templates.
Wildfire Prevention Requirements in Montana Organizations must demonstrate capacity to conduct field verifications during the declared fire season, which in Montana extends an average of 118 days, longer than in South Dakota. Public entities may apply only when partnered with a qualifying nonprofit that maintains liability coverage for prescribed fire training activities.
Montana's Compliance and Education Priorities Applications receive additional scoring when they include pre- and post-training assessments aligned with the Montana Fire Risk Reduction Act reporting format. Mid-grant reports must include the number of participants who obtained county burn permits within 90 days of course completion.
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