Joint Fire Science Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.232 (USAspending.gov).
- University Of Alaska Fairbanks 2 awards $1,130,000
- Board Of Regents Of Nevada System Of Higher Education 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.
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
- U.S. State Government
- Department/Agency of U.S. State
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Municipality/Township Government
- County Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
How to Apply
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
Description
In 1998 the U.S. Congress directed the DOI and USDA FS to establish a Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP), with the goal of prioritizing and providing sound scientific studies to support the land management agencies and other stakeholders in addressing wildland fire issues.
The program focuses on providing wildland fire science research to support effective land management decisions, complementing and extending the capabilities of other federal fire research programs. JFSP’s mission is to deliver credible research tailored to the needs of fire and land managers. The program engages with the management/practitioner community to develop focused research priorities, solicits proposals through a rigorous peer-review process, and ensures effective science exchange to facilitate informed decision-making.
Mission Categories
Primary: Land and Forest Conservation
Other categories:
Research and Development
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