Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM JFSP 0001

  • The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Pre Notice of Potential Topics" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.232.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jul 14, 2016.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:

This notice is an early, informational pre-announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) about a forthcoming Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) funding opportunity. It is explicitly labeled as a "pre-notice only" and is intended to signal that the program expects to release a formal Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) later, specifically in September 2016. The key point is that this posting is not the actual solicitation and does not provide the full set of requirements, evaluation criteria, or application instructions that applicants would need to submit a proposal.

The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant action and indicates that the anticipated funding instrument will be a cooperative agreement. In practice, cooperative agreements are typically used when the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance, such as collaborating on technical direction, coordinating with partners, or participating in project oversight, as opposed to a more hands-off grant structure. The activity area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aligning with JFSP's general mission of supporting research that informs wildland fire management, fuels treatment, and related decision-making.

Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that would normally appear in a later eligibility section of the formal announcement. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.232, which corresponds to the Joint Fire Science Program. However, because this is only a pre-notice, prospective applicants should expect that any definitive statements about eligible entities, cost sharing, required partnerships, or other conditions would be provided only in the formal September 2016 posting.

Notably, the listing provides no award funding ceiling and no expected number of awards (both are shown as zero), reinforcing that this is not a finalized solicitation and that key funding details had not yet been released at the time of posting. The dates in the source data show a creation date of July 14, 2016 and an original closing date of August 31, 2016, but the narrative makes clear that applicants should not treat this as an application window for submissions. Instead, it functions as an advance heads-up, likely so potential applicants can begin considering project ideas, partnerships, and internal planning ahead of the formal announcement.

Finally, the notice includes a strict instruction not to contact the Joint Fire Science Program Office or governing members about this pre-notice. That restriction is part of the pre-announcement itself and signals that questions, topic clarification, and any agency communication are deferred until the official Funding Opportunity Notice is released. The practical takeaway is that interested parties should monitor for the formal posting in September 2016, at which point the specific topics, submission requirements, deadlines, and review process would be made available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this posting?

This is an early, informational pre-announcement (a "pre-notice only") from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) about an upcoming Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) funding opportunity. It is not the official solicitation.

Is this the actual Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) I can apply to?

No. The notice is explicitly described as a pre-notice and does not include the full requirements, evaluation criteria, or application instructions needed to submit a proposal. A formal Funding Opportunity Notice is expected later.

When is the formal Funding Opportunity Notice expected to be released?

The notice indicates the program expects to release the formal Funding Opportunity Notice (FON) in September 2016.

Can I submit an application now based on this pre-notice?

No. The narrative makes clear this is not an application window and should not be treated as a solicitation for submissions. It is intended as an advance heads-up only.

Why do the dates show a closing date if I cannot apply?

The source data includes dates such as a creation date (July 14, 2016) and an original closing date (August 31, 2016), but the notice states applicants should not treat these as submission deadlines. The meaningful timing to watch is the expected formal announcement in September 2016.

Which agency and program are associated with this opportunity?

The posting is from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and it concerns the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP).

What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.232, which corresponds to the Joint Fire Science Program.

What type of grant action is this listed as?

It is categorized as a discretionary grant action.

What funding instrument is anticipated for awards?

The anticipated funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.

What does it mean that the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement?

The notice indicates a cooperative agreement is anticipated, which typically signals the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaborating on technical direction, coordinating with partners, or participating in project oversight), rather than operating in a purely hands-off role.

What is the activity area or focus of this opportunity?

The activity area is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, aligning with JFSP's mission of supporting research that informs wildland fire management, fuels treatment, and related decision-making.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open. However, because this is only a pre-notice, definitive eligibility details (including any clarifications or conditions) are expected to appear in the formal Funding Opportunity Notice.

Are there any required partnerships, cost sharing, or special conditions?

This pre-notice does not provide definitive statements about cost sharing, required partnerships, or other conditions. Those details are expected to be provided in the formal announcement.

How much funding is available?

This pre-notice does not provide a funding ceiling. The listing shows no award funding ceiling (shown as zero), indicating key funding details were not finalized or not provided in this pre-announcement.

How many awards will be made?

The expected number of awards is not provided (shown as zero), reinforcing that this is not a finalized solicitation and that award details will come later in the formal Funding Opportunity Notice.

Will this pre-notice include evaluation criteria or how proposals will be reviewed?

No. The notice explicitly states it does not provide the full set of requirements, evaluation criteria, or application instructions. Those details are expected in the formal Funding Opportunity Notice.

What should interested applicants do now?

Interested parties can use this pre-notice as a planning signal to start considering project ideas, potential partnerships, and internal readiness, while monitoring for the official Funding Opportunity Notice expected in September 2016.

Can I contact the Joint Fire Science Program Office to ask questions about this pre-notice?

No. The notice includes a strict instruction not to contact the Joint Fire Science Program Office or governing members about this pre-notice. Questions and clarifications are deferred until the official Funding Opportunity Notice is released.

Where will the official requirements and deadlines be posted?

This pre-notice indicates the formal Funding Opportunity Notice will be released later (expected in September 2016). The official posting is where topics, submission requirements, deadlines, and the review process would be made available.

What is the main takeaway from this announcement?

The practical takeaway is that this is not a solicitation to apply right now. It is an advance notice to help potential applicants prepare, and they should watch for the formal Funding Opportunity Notice expected in September 2016 for the definitive application instructions and requirements.

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