BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (3 task statements)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- FA-NOFO0026-002
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $300,000 to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 15.232 Joint Fire Science Program
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Disaster Prevention and Relief
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management's Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is seeking research proposals focused on advancing scientific understanding of wildland fire management through three distinct task statements: 1) Accelerating science application in fire-prone ecosystems with changing fire regimes, 2) Evaluating fire potential forecasts, and 3) Supporting wildland fire investigations. Eligible applicants include state governments, tribal governments, tribal organizations, independent school districts, private higher education institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the JFSP website by September 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. MT, with no exceptions to the deadline. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the announcement, the program prioritizes innovative research that supports federal land management agencies and addresses critical challenges in wildfire management. Applicants should carefully consult the JFSP database for precise requirements for each task statement.
The federal grant awards under this program typically range from $25,000 to over $600,000, with performance periods generally spanning 1-3 years. Research projects are expected to be conducted across diverse ecological regions, including the Western Cascades, Sierra Nevada, Great Plains, Alaska, and the Southwest. The program aims to produce scientific studies, modeling tools, technical guidance, workshops, field research, webinars, research briefs, and educational materials that support informed decision-making about wildfire prevention, response, and ecosystem restoration. Performance locations will likely align with the ecological regions of focus, with a particular emphasis on areas experiencing significant wildfire challenges. The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, indicating close collaboration between the funding agency and selected researchers.
Synopsis
JFSP is seeking proposals focused on the following task statements:
1. Accelerating science to action in fire-prone ecosystems with changing fire regimes: Spurring innovation in fire management through knowledge exchange and place-based partnerships
2. Evaluation of fire potential forecasts
3. Research to support wildland fire investigations
Please consult the JFSP database for the specific requirements on each individual task statement, https://www.firescience.gov/
All proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. MT, using the electronic submission process provided
by the JFSP website (https://www.firescience.gov). Proposals cannot be submitted through Grants.gov. No exceptions
are allowed to this closing date or time.
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