Bureau of Indian Affairs · Department of the Interior
Osage Nation Wildland Fire Response
In short: Bureau of Indian Affairs gives grants of up to $1 million. Open to tribal government.
Key facts
- Deadline
- The funder's estimated date (May 7, 2020) has passed. Check the official notice Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Up to $1M
- Total available
- $1M
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Tribal government
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Only tribes or Native American / Native Hawaiian organizations can apply
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Who can apply, from the official notice
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/6415aa23-4d11-49c1-9bb9-891bba5cfe4c · Printed from grantme.click/grants/2d86b498-a10b-48bb-9c5c-0b48bc87d2be
Who in Tennessee has won this program
3 awards to Tennessee groups in 1 county since 2019. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Nashville, Davidson County | $46K | 2025 |
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Nashville, Davidson County | $23K | 2019 |
| Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Nashville, Davidson County | $13K | 2022 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Similar grants open or opening soon
From other funders, about the same kind of work.
- Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Wildland Fire Suppression Kits – 2026 · TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opens Nov 15, 2026 · due Dec 15, 2026
- Wildfire Hazard Mitigation Assistance & Community Education Grants – 2027 cycle · TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · Opens Oct 15, 2026 · due Nov 15, 2026
- Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Start-up Grant · TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry · No deadline listed: see the official notice
More from Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcment Grant · Next round: about Jan 6 – May 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
- Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP) Grant · Next round: about May 6 – Jun 18, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
About the federal program
Forestry on Indian Lands
Program number 15.035 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs · Direct payment for a set purpose, specialized services, advice and counseling
How applications are judged
Match
None required (federal program listing).