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Nevada Division of Forestry State Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2006Carson City--The Nevada Division of Forestry is requesting applications for the 2006 Wildland Urban Interface grant program's State Fire Assistance grants. The purpose of this funding is to mitigate risk of Wildland fire in the Wildland Urban Interface areas. Grant projects should identify/assess risk; mitigate those risks and/or educate and inform communities about Wildland fire including defensible space.The maximum dollar amount available per application is $125,000. A minimum match (cash, donations, and in-kind services) of 50% is required for each project (no federal funds may be used as match.) Non-profit organizations, homeowner's associations, local fire departments and fire protection districts, fire safe council chapters, city, county, and state agencies and organizations are eligible to apply for funding. Grant funds can be used for costs associated with implementing on-the-ground hazardous fuels reduction projects, information and education relating to Wildland Urban Interface, and homeowner and community action projects. Projects must be implemented on state and/or private lands located in Nevada (projects on federal lands are not eligible.) Applications must be received by the State Office of the Nevada Division of Forestry no later than 5:00 pm July 28, 2006. Late, incomplete, faxed or electronic applications will not be accepted. All applications must contain an original signature. Applications must be submitted on the approved application form. To access this application form as well as more specific criteria and instructions for this grant program please click on the links provided below.  Cover Letter & Grant Instructions:  
2006 Wildland Urban Interface Grant Application (PDF Format)
2006 Wildland Urban Interface Grant Application (MS Word Format)
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