Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education
ID: 358568Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358568

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=506410
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education" aimed at advancing understanding and management of wildland fire through innovative multidisciplinary research and education. This program encourages proposals that focus on convergent research activities, including new data collection methods, modeling approaches, community adaptation strategies, and stakeholder engagement to address the complexities of wildland fire dynamics. The initiative is critical for enhancing fire resilience, particularly in the wildland-urban interface, and aims to foster collaboration among diverse groups such as academics, industry partners, and community members. Interested applicants can submit proposals until June 20, 2025, with no cost-sharing requirements, and can find more information at the NSF's funding announcement page or by contacting grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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