Forest Fire Protection (FFP)

Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program Forest Fire Protection (FFP) 50% cost-share grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations. Grant funding is intended to expand the use of local fire departments to augment and strengthen the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) overall initial-attack fire suppression capabilities on forest fires. The federal government changed the unique identifiers used for entities from D-U-N-S Number to the Unique Entity ID (UEI). You MUST provide your new Unique Entity ID on the Forest Fire Protection Grant Application. If you do not already have a UEI, register for one at www.sam.gov . Note, you must renew your registration annually in the System for Award Management (SAM) See the following helpful links: How to view the Unique Entity ID (SAM) for your entity Guide for Getting a UEI Do not delay obtaining your Unique Entity ID so you can meet the July 1st deadline. THERE IS NO COST TO OBTAIN THIS NUMBER. PLEASE DISREGARD ANY CALLS ASKING FOR PAYMENT. **Be sure to review the Eligibility List BEFORE filling out and submitting an application** The DNR will now allow the purchase of non-P25 Radios under the FFP Grant program. Fire Departments are still limited to a maximum of 4 radios (any number combination of mobile or portable), but they can be either P25 or non-P25 radios. Radios must still include county fire and appropriate mutual aid frequencies including Fireground Blue. Costs for radios are still limited to $2,500 per radio ($1,250 grant funds). Costs over $2,500 are paid out of pocket by the fire department. NOTE, You MUST list the make and model of the radios that will be purchased in the Project Description section of the application. Please be sure to provide an accurate estimate of the radio cost in the budget section of the application. Annual timeline May 1 Application period begins July 1 Applications due Oct. 1 Awards announced and grant projects begin Oct. 15 Signed grant agreements due April 15 Grant projects end and reimbursement requests due Who can apply Eligible applicants Wisconsin fire departments must have a signed and executed DNR Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Mutual Aid and Fire Suppression Services (Form 4300-061) Rev 01/2022 . Please contact Cooperative Fire Specialist, Ron Schneider with any questions about the MOU. NOTE: If a fire department does not have an MOU on file, it may still be eligible if an MOU is signed and executed on or before the application deadline date of July 1st. County/area fire associations must have a majority of the fire department members serving organized forest fire control areas designated by the DNR. Fire Department payment rates (rev 01/2022) Engines that pumped $100 per hour for fire suppression $100 per day for prescribed burning ATVs and UTVs that pumped $50 per hour for fire suppression $50 per day for prescribed burning Firefighters $15 per hour for fire suppression & prescribed burning Eligibility Fire department grant limits Minimum grant: $750 ($1,500 total project costs) Maximum grant: $10,000 ($20,000 total project costs) County/area fire association grant limits Minimum grant: $5,000 ($10,000 total project costs) Maximum grant: $25,000 ($50,000 total project costs) Eligible expenses - Eligibility List (This is not an all-inclusive list.) Prioritized Funding Categories Personal Protective Equipment (must meet NFPA 1977 standards) Forest Fire Training Forest Fire Prevention and Wildland Urban Interface Forest Fire Suppression and Materials (includes dry hydrant components and supplies for new installations only Communication Equipment for Forest Fire Suppression Dry Hydrant Installation (costs such as excavation, site preparation, engine pad and signage) Mapping, GPS

**Be sure to review the Eligibility List BEFORE filling out and submitting an application** The DNR will now allow the purchase of non-P25 Radios under the FFP Grant program. Fire Departments are still limited to a maximum of 4 radios (any number combination of mobile or portable), but they can be either P25 or non-P25 radios. Radios must still include county fire and appropriate mutual ai