The Joint Fire Science Program is offering this grant to fund essential scientific studies designed to tackle pressing issues in wildland fire management. This grant is for the purpose of supporting research that directly addresses problems associated with managing wildland fuels, understanding fire behavior, and restoring fire-impacted ecosystems. The program seeks innovative proposals that contribute to a comprehensive understanding of these challenges, leading to more effective strategies for mitigating fire risks, enhancing ecosystem resilience, and promoting sustainable land management. This funding opportunity aims to generate actionable insights for land managers and policymakers, ultimately improving decision-making and protecting both natural resources and communities from the impacts of wildland fires. The initiative is crucial for advancing the science of fire ecology and management.
Opportunity ID: 58160
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FA-RFA011-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Joint Fire Science Program – Primary Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.232 — Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 19, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 19, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| 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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Scientific studies to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Cissel
Program Manager Phone 208-387-5349 Email:john_cissel@nifc.blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 58160 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011-1 rfa primary.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Cissel Program Manager Phone 208-387-5349 Email: john_cissel@nifc.blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.232 | PKG00021587 | Sep 23, 2010 | Nov 19, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
58160 SF424-2.0.pdf
58160 SF424A-1.0.pdf
58160 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
58160 Budget-1.1.pdf
58160 Project-1.1.pdf