USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is forecasting a funding opportunity under the USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) aimed at enhancing research related to wildland fire management. This cooperative agreement will support proposals that investigate various aspects of fire science, including the impacts of prescribed fire, the distribution of wildfire ignitions, and the performance metrics of fuel treatments. The program is crucial for developing effective fire management strategies that balance ecological health and public safety. Interested applicants, including state and local governments, Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations, can reach out to Karina I Del Toro at kdeltoro@blm.gov or call 208-373-3881 for further information. The formal Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) are expected to be released between July and September 2020, with a submission window of 60 days.
Eligible Applicants
The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this announcement. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. Types are: - State, local government, Indian Tribe; - Institution of Higher Education (IHE); - Nonprofit Organizations