Opportunity Information: Apply for FA RFA 09 0003
Apply for FA RFA 09 0003
- The 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 Science Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.232 Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2008 and posted on Sep 24, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Refer to the announcement Section III, Eligibility Information,for further clarification.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Joint Fire Science Program (Science Announcement), Funding Opportunity Number FA RFA 09 0003, is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support scientific research focused on wildland fire. The core purpose is to fund studies that help agencies and land managers better understand and address real-world problems tied to managing wildland fuels, active fires, and ecosystems affected by fire. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at producing research results that can inform decisions about fuel treatments, fire behavior and effects, post-fire recovery, and broader ecosystem management in fire-prone landscapes.
This opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category, and it uses an "Other" funding instrument type (rather than a standard grant label), which typically signals that applicants should read the announcement carefully for the specific award mechanism, terms, and reporting expectations. The associated CFDA number is 15.232, listed as the Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program. The total estimated funding level is substantial at $100,000,000, with an expected six awards. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, which usually means the program may be open to a range of project sizes and budgets, with final award amounts depending on project scope, merit, and available funds.
Cost sharing or matching is not required, reducing the financial barrier for applicants and making the program more accessible to research organizations that may not have significant non-federal funds available. Eligibility is not fully defined in the summary field and is instead listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)," with a note directing applicants to Section III (Eligibility Information) in the full announcement. That wording generally indicates that eligibility may include multiple organization types such as universities, non-profits, private research entities, tribal organizations, or other partners, but the definitive requirements and any restrictions would be spelled out in the full solicitation.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on September 24, 2008, created on September 30, 2008, and had an application deadline of November 21, 2008. The archive date is December 21, 2008, meaning the opportunity is historical and no longer accepting applications, but it still provides a useful reference for understanding the program's priorities and structure. Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Sherry Garey, a Grants/Agreements Specialist, at 208-387-5360, with an email address referenced in the original notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is the Joint Fire Science Program (Science Announcement).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is FA RFA 09 0003.
Which federal agency administers this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the core purpose of the Joint Fire Science Program (Science Announcement)?
The core purpose is to support scientific research focused on wildland fire, specifically studies that help agencies and land managers better understand and address real-world problems tied to managing wildland fuels, active fires, and ecosystems affected by fire.
What kinds of research topics are emphasized by this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity aims to produce research results that can inform decisions related to fuel treatments, fire behavior and effects, post-fire recovery, and broader ecosystem management in fire-prone landscapes.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The listing indicates an "Other" funding instrument type rather than a standard grant label. This typically means applicants need to read the full announcement carefully for the specific award mechanism, terms, and reporting expectations.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.232, identified as the Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding level is $100,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The listing states an expected six awards.
Is there an award minimum (floor) or maximum (ceiling) listed?
No. The listing does not specify an award ceiling or floor, which generally suggests the program may consider a range of project sizes and budgets depending on scope, merit, and available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is not fully defined in the summary field and is listed as "Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification)." The notice directs applicants to Section III (Eligibility Information) in the full announcement for the definitive eligibility requirements and any restrictions.
Does the listing indicate what kinds of organizations might be eligible?
The summary does not provide a definitive list. It suggests eligibility may include multiple organization types, but the authoritative details would be in Section III of the full solicitation.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on September 24, 2008.
When was the opportunity created?
The listing indicates it was created on September 30, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was November 21, 2008.
Is this opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The archive date is December 21, 2008, which indicates the opportunity is historical and no longer accepting applications.
Why is this opportunity described as historical, and does it still have value?
It is considered historical because it has an archive date (December 21, 2008) and the deadline has passed. It may still be useful as a reference for understanding the program's priorities and structure.
Who was the contact person for issues accessing the full announcement?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Sherry Garey, a Grants/Agreements Specialist.
What contact information was provided for the program contact?
A phone number was provided: 208-387-5360. The notice also referenced an email address in the original announcement.
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