U.S Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement
🏛 Bureau of Land Management
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to lead regional fire science exchanges in the nine FSEN regions. Eligible applicants can include universities, research institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies with fire science expertise. Projects must be designed for a specific region: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands, or Southwest. Each proposal must focus on one region and run for two years. Applicants should review the JFSP database at firescience.gov for specific task statement requirements and regional details.
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Program description
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is seeking to solicit proposals to lead and execute regional fire science exchanges in specific regions for a period of two years. Proposals are requested for the following nine regions of the FSEN: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands and Southwest. Individual proposals (i.e., each proposal must be specific to one region) are requested to lead and execute a regional fire science exchange in the requested specific regions for a period of two years.
Please consult the JFSP database for the specific requirements on each individual task statement, https://www.firescience.gov/
All proposals must be submitted by September 17, 2026, 5:00 pm MT, using the electronic submission process provided by the JFSP website (https://www.firescience.gov).
Proposals cannot be submitted through Grants.gov. No exceptions are allowed to this closing date or time.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Project narrative (consult JFSP task statements for specific format and length)
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support or commitment from regional partners
- Timeline and deliverables plan
- CV or qualifications of project lead
Program contact
- 👤 Patricia Glass Grantor
- 📧 pglass@blm.gov
- 📞 8015732957
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 15.232 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$659,000
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$643,948
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$606,000
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$606,000
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$604,000
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$524,000
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$524,000
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$524,000
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$523,997
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$523,941
Top States by Funding
- CA 11 awards $3.7M
- CO 11 awards $3.0M
- AZ 7 awards $2.2M
- OR 5 awards $2.1M
- FL 4 awards $2.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.232). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2019 | $834,175 | |
| 2020 | $4,287,160 | |
| 2021 est. | $3,200,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,211,897 | |
| 2023 | $13,294,678 | |
| 2024 | $8,534,531 | |
| 2025 est. | $330,269 | |
| 2026 est. | $500,000 |
FAQ
What regions can I apply for?
Nine regions are available: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands, and Southwest. Each proposal must cover only one region.
What is the project duration?
All funded projects run for two years. Funding typically ranges from $192,000 to $262,000 over the project period.
Where do I submit my application?
Submit exclusively through the JFSP website at firescience.gov. Grants.gov submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing is required for this program. However, review the JFSP task statements for any specific requirements.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm MT. No extensions are allowed.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the JFSP database and task statements for your specific region before drafting your proposal. Each region has detailed requirements.
- Start early. Two-year projects require detailed planning, timeline, and deliverable specifications that take time to develop.
- Clearly explain how your exchange will connect regional fire science stakeholders and advance knowledge-sharing. Detail your convening strategy.
- Demonstrate existing relationships or networks in your region. Show you can reach diverse participants (agencies, researchers, practitioners).
- Submit through the JFSP website only. Test your submission early to avoid technical issues before the 5:00 pm MT deadline.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying for multiple regions in one proposal when only one region per proposal is allowed. Submitting through Grants.gov instead of the required JFSP website. Proposing exchanges without clear connection to fire science research or stakeholder needs in the target region.
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