Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP)

Fire trails are important resources in the facilitation of prevention and mitigation works. An effective fire trail network increases options available in implementing hazard reduction to protect communities and their social, cultural, environmental and economic assets.

In September 2004 the Prime Minister announced the allocation of $15 million for a Bushfire Mitigation Program, over three years, for the construction, maintenance and signage of fire trail networks to assist local communities to better prepare for bushfires. Building on the success of the initial 3 years, on 27 April 2007, the Prime Minister extended the Bushfire Mitigation Program for another 4 years until 30 June 2011 with $20 million in Australian Government funding, available nationally.

Applications are now sought for the 2008-09 funding round with a closing date of 30 June 2008.

• About the Program
  The Bushfire Mitigation Program is a national programme aimed at identifying and addressing bushfire mitigation risk priorities across the nation.
• Guidelines
  View the Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP) guidelines here.
• Approved Projects
  This link provides a summary of Bushfire Mitigation Program approved projects.
• Lead Agency Contacts
  For further information about the Bushfire Mitigation Program contact the lead agency in your State or Territory.

• Bushfire Mitigation Program (BMP) Application Form [Word 444KB]