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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "Fire Science Network and Delivery System for Fire Dependent Ecosystems of the Northern Lake States."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?

The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00094.

Which federal program offered and administered this opportunity?

This was a Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

What type of funding instrument was used?

The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement typically means the agency expected substantial involvement during the project period. In practice, this can include collaboration, coordination, or participation in key project activities, rather than the agency simply issuing funds and only receiving final reports.

What was the purpose of the opportunity?

The purpose was to support a fire science network and a related delivery system focused on fire-dependent ecosystems in the Northern Lake States.

What is meant by a "fire science network" in this context?

Based on how this opportunity is framed, a fire science network would generally emphasize strengthening connections among researchers, land managers, and practitioners so that fire science is better aligned with on-the-ground decision-making.

What is meant by a "delivery system" for fire science?

A delivery system generally refers to tools and activities used to move research findings into practice. Examples mentioned or implied by the description include workshops, field demonstrations, syntheses of current research, targeted outreach products, and ongoing coordination among partner organizations.

What geographic area was the focus of this opportunity?

The geographic emphasis was on the Northern Lake States, with a focus on ecosystems where fire plays an important ecological role and where managers need locally relevant information for actions like prescribed fire, restoration, and fuels treatments.

What were the main program or management needs this award was trying to address?

The description indicates the award was intended to help ensure relevant fire science is effectively communicated and usable for decision-making and implementation in fire-dependent ecosystems in the Northern Lake States.

What was the funding activity category?

The funding activity category was listed under science and technology and other research and development.

What CFDA program was this opportunity tied to?

This opportunity was tied to CFDA 15.232, the Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program.

How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated making one award.

What was the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $299,313.

What was the award ceiling?

The award ceiling was $299,313.

What was the award floor?

The award floor was listed as $0.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education (for example, universities or similar public higher-education entities).

Were private universities, nonprofits, tribes, or local governments eligible under this listing?

The eligible applicant category was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the competition was geared toward that category rather than private universities, nonprofits, tribes, or local governments.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on May 23, 2013.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline was June 3, 2013.

When was the opportunity archived?

The listing was archived on July 23, 2013.

Does the timeline suggest anything about the nature of the solicitation?

The short turnaround between posting and closing dates, along with the cooperative agreement format, suggests this may have been a targeted solicitation intended to quickly support a specific regional fire science networking and outreach need.

Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and required forms?

The notice pointed applicants to the application tab in the online listing to download the full announcement and required forms.

Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the application package?

The listed point of contact was Christine Shaver, Grants Management Officer.

How could the point of contact be reached?

Christine Shaver could be reached by phone at 208-373-3817 or by email at cshaver@blm.gov.

Which agency role is associated with the point of contact?

The point of contact was identified as a Grants Management Officer.