The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) offers this Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) grant for regional fire science exchange. This grant is for addressing critical issues related to managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems. The JFSP is a collaborative initiative involving seven federal wildland fire management and research agencies. Key partners include the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service and five U.S. Department of the Interior bureaus: Indian Affairs, Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Geological Survey, along with the DOI Office of Wildland Fire. Funding for this vital program is provided by both the DOI and Forest Service, supporting scientific efforts to improve wildland fire management strategies across regions.
Opportunity ID: 328130
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L20AS00104 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement (One Task Statement) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.232 — Joint Fire Science Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 15, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,520,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $304,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this NOFO. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. – State, local government, Native American tribal organizations – Institution of Higher Education (IHE) – Independent School District – Private Institution of Higher Education – Nonprofit Organizations with 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE) – must submit proof – Nonprofit Organizations without 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE) |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is a partnership of seven federal wildland fire management and research agencies that have a shared need to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems.
The partnering agencies include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS) and five bureaus in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI): Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Geological Survey. The DOI is also represented by the Office of Wildland Fire. Funding to support the program is provided by both DOI and FS. For further background on the JFSP, those considering submitting proposals are encouraged to visit its website at www.firescience.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab to download the full announcement and application instructions. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Program Analyst Becky Jenison (208) 387-5958
bjenison@blm.gov Email:bjenison@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 328130 Full Announcement-L20AS00104 -> JFSP 2021 FSEN FOA Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Program Analyst Becky Jenison (208) 387-5958 bjenison@blm.gov Email: bjenison@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.232 | PKG00262585 | Jul 15, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328130 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
328130 SF424A-1.0.pdf
328130 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
328130 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
328130 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
328130 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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