September 19, 2023 - Community Wildfire Defense Grant "Ask an Expert" Session

September 13th, 2023

On the left is a photo of a neighborhood surrounded by sagebrush with a fire burning on a hill in the distance. On the right, text reads, "Ask an Expert: Applying for a Community Wildfire Defense Grant in Nevada."

 

Living With Fire and the Nevada Division of Forestry are collaborating to bring you an engaging "Ask an Expert" Q&A session. Here's everything you need to know: 

Webinar Details: 

  • Date: Tuesday, September 19 
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Registration:

To join us for the session, you'll need to register in advance. To sign up, visit the link below.

Topic:

Our primary focus is to provide answers to your questions about the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG). Did you know there are grant opportunities for at-risk Tribes, non-profits such as homeowners associations, and local governments that represent communities that are located in high wildfire hazard areas? If awarded, communities could obtain $250,000 for creating a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), 10 million for a project described within a CWPP that is less than 10 years old, a total of federal funding through the CWDG process could result in $250,000 for the second round that is intended for planning purposes.

Hosts:

Leading this webinar will be experts from the Living With Fire program, alongside CWDG Coordinator Donald Lovejoy. Lovejoy plays a key role in overseeing grant applications and processes in partnership with the USDA. He'll be available throughout the webinar to address your queries. 

Agenda:

We'll commence with a brief introduction to set the stage. Following that, we'll delve into answering pre-selected questions about the CWDG. We'll also share valuable insights and tips related to the application process. But here's where your participation is vital – we encourage you to prepare your own questions in advance. We've set aside dedicated time at the end for an open Q&A session. 

Stay Informed:

Keep an eye out for webinar reminders. We'll be sharing the registration link on our social media platforms and within our email newsletter. 

Can't Attend Live? No Worries:

If you're unable to make it to the live session, we'll record the entire event and make it available for viewing on the Living With Fire website and our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@UNRExtension?si=NNLGPtO04cIlXCVc

More Information:

For additional details about the Community Wildfire Defense Grant, visit the USDA website here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire/grants. Should you have any further questions about the session, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. 

We're thrilled to have you join us for this informative session on the CWDG Grant. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact Paul Lessick, Civil Rights & Compliance Coordinator, at 702-257-5577 or [email protected]

 

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