Regional Fire Science Exchange (One Task Statement)
ID: 355040Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$152K - $330K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355040
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Regional Fire Science Exchange," aimed at supporting the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) through a cooperative agreement. This initiative seeks proposals from small businesses to address challenges related to managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of multiple federal agencies involved in wildland fire management. The total estimated funding for this program is $4,206,000, with individual awards ranging from $152,000 to $329,500. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. MT, and inquiries can be directed to Patricia Glass at pglass@blm.gov or by phone at (303) 236-6505.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pglass@blm.gov
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