Joint Fire Science Program
Open Opportunities (3)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- U.S. Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 · up to $500K
- U.S Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 · up to $262K
- Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES) Deadline: Sep 17, 2026 · up to $40K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.232 (USAspending.gov).
- Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education 2 awards $1,130,000
- University Of Alaska Fairbanks 2 awards $1,130,000
- Kansas State University 2 awards $1,128,000
- University Of California Office Of The President $659,000
- University Of Florida $643,948
- Oregon State University $523,997
- Regents Of The University Of Idaho $523,941
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
(GRIN) program. Research focus areas will be accelerating science in fire-prone ecosystems, effective fire communication and outreach, prescribed fire effects on water quality and quantity, managing carbon emissions in ecosystems with deep organic soils, Social equity and wildland fire impacts, and characterizing wildland fire risk in wildland-urban interface and urban settings
Program Objective
The Joint Fire Science Program encourages interested parties to perform research and studies pertaining to wildland fire and resource management, to enhance decision-making ability of fire, fuels, natural resource, and land managers and others to meet management objectives. This program solicits research and science delivery proposals that respond to its announcements for proposals that seek information on workforce development including Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN), the Fire Science Exchange Network (FSEN), and critical wildland fire and fuels management research needs.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- Private nonprofits
- County governments
- City / township governments
- Tribal governments (other)
- Tribally designated organizations
How to Apply
Application Procedure
A Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs, Standard Form 424B, Assurances for Non-Construction Programs, and a written proposal, budget spreadsheet, a budget narrative/breakdown, and any other requirements specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice and must be submitted through www.grants.gov.
State plan is not required for this application.
Award Procedure
Projects are reviewed at the National and State level and funding recommendations are made through National and State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the National Office and State Director. For the Joint Fire Science Program all applications are peer-reviewed. The twelve person Joint Fire Science Program Governing Board will analyze peer review comments and make all funding decisions.
Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each project at the time the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement. Most awards are anticipated after the fiscal year announcement closes.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Funds may be used for approved projects that address wildland fire management needs of federal and local government land managers.
Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory match requirements. However, the applicant's matching funds are encouraged and those projects are more likely to be funded.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements