BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (4 task statements)
ID: 355042Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$2M - $6M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355042
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is inviting proposals for the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) through a cooperative agreement aimed at addressing challenges in managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving multiple federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and various bureaus within the Department of the Interior, emphasizing the importance of research and management in wildland fire contexts. Eligible applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, can apply for funding ranging from $1.5 million to $6 million, with proposals due by September 29, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. MT. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Patricia Glass at pglass@blm.gov or by phone at (303) 236-6505.

    Point(s) of Contact
    pglass@blm.gov
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