Joint Fire Science Program Regional Science Consortia | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Joint Fire Science Program Regional Science Consortia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: FA RFA011 0004) is a discretionary, research-focused funding program administered by the Bureau of Land Management. Its purpose is to support scientific studies that help land and fire managers address real-world problems tied to wildland fuels, wildfires, and ecosystems affected by fire. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at generating applied science and usable findings that can improve decisions about fuel treatments, fire behavior and risk, post-fire recovery, and the broader ecological consequences of fire across different landscapes.

This solicitation falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.232, the Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program. The funding instrument type is listed as "Other," which generally signals that the program may use award mechanisms that are not strictly the standard grant or cooperative agreement format, depending on the program design and the project needs. The opportunity emphasizes science that is relevant to management, meaning proposals are typically expected to connect research questions and methods to on-the-ground fire and fuels challenges, and to produce outputs that can be translated into guidance, tools, or improved practices for practitioners working in fire-prone environments.

Funding for this opportunity is substantial. The estimated total funding amount is $10,000,000, with an expected 30 awards. The award ceiling is listed as $10,000,000 and the award floor as $0, which effectively indicates there is no minimum award amount specified and that the maximum could, in theory, reach the full program total, although competitive programs commonly distribute funds across multiple awards. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants and allows proposals to be built around scientific merit and management value rather than an ability to provide non-federal match.

Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that would normally appear in the full announcement text. In general, an unrestricted eligibility structure allows participation from universities, non-profits, private organizations, tribal entities, state and local governments, and federal partners where permitted, as well as collaborative and consortium-based teams. The "Regional Science Consortia" framing suggests an emphasis on regionally coordinated research efforts and partnerships that align scientific work with the distinct fuel types, fire regimes, and management priorities found in different geographic areas.

Key dates show this was a time-limited solicitation posted on September 23, 2010, with an original and current closing date of November 19, 2010, and an archive date of December 19, 2010. While those dates indicate the opportunity itself is historical and no longer open, the summary details still reflect how the program structured its investments: a significant pool of funding aimed at multiple awards to advance the science needed for effective wildland fire and fuels management.

For applicants or stakeholders who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed program contact was John Cissel, Program Manager, reachable by phone at (208) 387-5349, with an email address referenced but not provided in the source text.

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bureau of Land Management

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Next opportunity: ROBOTICS OUTREACH COMPETITION ROC

Previous opportunity: Joint Fire Science Program Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award

USGrants.org Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for FA RFA011 0004

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (FA RFA011 0004) also looked into and applied for these:

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Subscribe to Leads

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "FA RFA011 0004", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.