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- The NASA Headquarters in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ROSES 2011 Earth Science Applications Wildland Fires" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 43.001 Science.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 28, 2011 and posted on Sep 28, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 16, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Proposers must be affiliated with an institution at nspires.nasaprs.com/ and, in general, NASA provides funding only to US institutions. Organizations outside the U.S. that propose on the basis of a policy of no exchange of funds consult Appendix B Section (l) of the guidebook for proposers (http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/nraguidebook/)for specific details. Some NRAs may be issued jointly with a non U.S. organization, e.g., those concerning guest observing programs for jointly sponsored space science programs, that will contain additional special guidelines for non U.S. participants. Also ref. Sections 2.3.10(c)(vii) of the guidebook for proposers for special instructions for proposals from non U.S. organizations that involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
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Opportunity Summary:
ROSES 2011 Earth Science Applications - Wildland Fires is a NASA Headquarters funding opportunity released under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation (NRA number NNH11ZDA001N). It sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate and is part of a wide umbrella announcement that supports both basic and applied research and technology development across NASA Earth Science (and also, more generally, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics). For the Wildland Fires topic in particular, the intent is to fund work that uses NASA Earth observations, modeling, and related science capabilities to improve understanding and real-world applications connected to wildland fire, including translating Earth science data into usable information for societal needs.
The solicitation emphasizes a broad range of eligible work types, spanning traditional research (theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data) as well as mission-enabling and application-oriented efforts. Examples of the kinds of activities ROSES 2011 covers include analysis of space-based and airborne data; field campaigns and Earth surface observations that support NASA missions; development of integrated Earth system models; and creation of systems that apply Earth science research results and datasets to operational or decision-support contexts. Depending on the specific program element and proposal scope, the opportunity can also support technology development (including advanced technologies relevant to NASA missions) and development of new techniques or concepts that could feed future missions. In practice, for a wildland fire applications element, this could include work such as improving fire detection or burn severity mapping methods, integrating satellite observations with models, developing or evaluating fire-related decision tools, or other application pathways that connect NASA data to stakeholder needs, as long as it aligns with the program element description in the ROSES appendices.
Key dates are structured as a rolling set of deadlines across the ROSES 2011 year. The ROSES 2011 NRA was made available on or about February 18, 2011. Notices of Intent (NOIs) to propose were requested for most program elements, with NOIs due starting March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012 depending on the element. Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012 across the various elements. For this specific listing as posted on Grants.gov, the opportunity shows a posted/creation date of September 28, 2011, with an original and current closing date of December 16, 2011, and an archive date of January 15, 2012. Because ROSES uses program-element-specific due dates, applicants were expected to follow the tables and appendix guidance in the ROSES NRA for the exact Wildland Fires schedule and requirements.
Funding levels and award structures are deliberately flexible because ROSES spans everything from small analysis projects to large hardware or system development efforts. Typical award sizes range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped work (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for extensive efforts (such as major development activities). Total funding available varies by program element, from less than $1 million to several million dollars, which means NASA might select only a few awards in some elements or dozens in others. The typical period of performance is four years, though some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
Awards can be made using multiple instruments depending on the proposing organization and program needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The Grants.gov record lists the funding instrument type as grant and cooperative agreement, and the activity category as science and technology and other research and development, under CFDA 43.001 (Science). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated.
Eligibility is broad in terms of organizational types: domestic and foreign, government or private, for-profit or nonprofit organizations may submit, with no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements. That said, NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions. Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. side typically supports its own costs. The ROSES guidebook and Appendix B include specific instructions for proposals involving non-U.S. entities, including cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system or Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required either way. Each submitting organization must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals. If using Grants.gov, the organization must also be registered there in addition to NSPIRES. Principal investigators and all other key participants must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of which submission portal is used. NASA strongly encouraged proposers to complete registrations early and become familiar with the systems well ahead of deadlines. Program details, including what specifically is being requested under the Wildland Fires applications element, are provided in the ROSES appendices along with the program officer contacts, while general policy and procedure questions were directed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters (Dr. Max Bernstein; sara@nasa.gov; 202-358-0879).
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted "wildland fires applications" pathway within the larger ROSES 2011 framework: it supports projects that leverage NASA Earth science data, modeling, and related research to produce measurable advances in wildfire-related understanding and, importantly, actionable tools, methods, or information products that address practical needs. Applicants were expected to use the ROSES NRA appendices for the definitive scope, evaluation factors, and any fire-specific requirements, and to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES amendments archive for updates through the life of the solicitation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ROSES 2011 Earth Science Applications - Wildland Fires (NASA)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is NASA Headquarters' ROSES 2011 Earth Science Applications - Wildland Fires opportunity, released under the broader Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2011 solicitation (NRA number NNH11ZDA001N). It sits within NASA's Science Mission Directorate and is part of a larger umbrella announcement supporting Earth science research, applications, and related technology development.
What is the focus of the Wildland Fires topic?
The Wildland Fires topic is intended to fund work that uses NASA Earth observations, modeling, and related Earth science capabilities to improve understanding and real-world applications connected to wildland fire. A core emphasis is translating NASA Earth science data into usable information products that address societal and decision-support needs.
Is this opportunity only for basic research, or does it include applied work?
It includes both. ROSES 2011 spans traditional research (theory, modeling, and analysis of NASA science data) as well as mission-enabling and application-oriented efforts. For Wildland Fires, this can include application pathways that connect NASA data and science results to stakeholder or operational needs, as long as the work aligns with the relevant ROSES program element description.
What kinds of projects or activities are supported under ROSES 2011 that could apply to wildland fire?
Examples described in the solicitation include analysis of space-based and airborne data; field campaigns and Earth surface observations that support NASA missions; development of integrated Earth system models; and creation of systems that apply Earth science research results and datasets to operational or decision-support contexts. In a wildland fire applications context, examples mentioned include improving fire detection or burn severity mapping methods, integrating satellite observations with models, developing or evaluating fire-related decision tools, and similar efforts that connect NASA data to practical needs.
Where do applicants find the definitive Wildland Fires scope and requirements?
The definitive scope, specific requirements, evaluation factors, schedules, and program officer contacts are provided in the ROSES appendices (and referenced tables) for the relevant program element(s). The Grants.gov posting is not the only source; applicants were expected to follow the ROSES NRA appendix guidance for the exact Wildland Fires expectations.
What is the official solicitation identifier (NRA number)?
The NRA number is NNH11ZDA001N (ROSES 2011).
When was the ROSES 2011 NRA made available?
The ROSES 2011 NRA was made available on or about February 18, 2011.
What are the key dates shown for this opportunity on Grants.gov?
The Grants.gov listing shows a posted/creation date of September 28, 2011, an original and current closing date of December 16, 2011, and an archive date of January 15, 2012.
Are there multiple deadlines under ROSES 2011?
Yes. ROSES 2011 uses a rolling set of deadlines across the year, and dates vary by program element. Notices of Intent (NOIs) were requested for most elements, with NOI due dates starting March 18, 2011 and continuing through February 8, 2012 (depending on the element). Proposal due dates began April 29, 2011 and extended through April 30, 2012 across the various elements.
Which deadline should applicants follow: the Grants.gov closing date or the ROSES program-element schedule?
Because ROSES uses program-element-specific due dates, applicants were expected to follow the tables and appendix guidance in the ROSES NRA for the exact Wildland Fires schedule and requirements.
Is a Notice of Intent (NOI) required?
NOIs were requested for most ROSES program elements. The exact NOI requirement and due date depend on the specific program element described in the ROSES appendices.
What are the typical award sizes?
Award sizes are flexible and can range from under $100,000 per year for narrowly scoped work (such as focused data analysis) to more than $1,000,000 per year for extensive efforts (such as major development activities). Actual award size depends on the program element and the proposed scope.
How much total funding is available?
Total funding varies by program element and can range from less than $1 million to several million dollars. As a result, some elements may only make a few selections while others may make dozens.
How long is the typical period of performance?
The typical period of performance is four years. Some elements may specify shorter or longer durations, up to a maximum of five years.
What funding instruments may NASA use for awards?
NASA may use multiple instruments depending on the proposing organization and program needs, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers. The Grants.gov record for this listing identifies the funding instrument type as grant and cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number and activity category listed for this opportunity?
The listing references CFDA 43.001 (Science). The activity category is described as science and technology and other research and development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the provided opportunity information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad by organizational type: domestic and foreign, government or private, for-profit or nonprofit organizations may submit. There is no stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements.
Can non-U.S. organizations participate?
Non-U.S. organizations may participate under NASA's "no exchange of funds" policy, meaning the non-U.S. side typically supports its own costs. The ROSES guidebook and Appendix B include specific instructions for proposals involving non-U.S. entities, including cases where non-U.S. proposals involve U.S. personnel for whom NASA support is requested.
Does NASA generally fund non-U.S. institutions directly?
The opportunity information notes that NASA funding is generally provided only to U.S. institutions, with non-U.S. participation typically handled via the "no exchange of funds" approach.
Are there limits on the number of proposals an organization can submit?
No stated restriction on the number of proposals or teaming arrangements is provided in the opportunity description.
How do applicants submit proposals?
Submission is electronic and routed through NASA's NSPIRES system or through Grants.gov, but NSPIRES registration is required either way.
If submitting through Grants.gov, is NSPIRES still required?
Yes. NSPIRES registration is required regardless of whether the proposal is routed through NSPIRES directly or via Grants.gov.
Who needs to be registered in NSPIRES?
Each submitting organization must be registered in NSPIRES and must identify authorized organizational representatives who can submit proposals. Principal investigators and all other key participants must also be registered in NSPIRES.
Is Grants.gov registration required?
It is required if the organization chooses to submit via Grants.gov. In that case, the organization must be registered in both Grants.gov and NSPIRES.
What does NASA recommend regarding registration and system readiness?
NASA strongly encouraged proposers to complete registrations early and to become familiar with NSPIRES and (if used) Grants.gov well ahead of deadlines.
Where should applicants look for updates or amendments?
Applicants were expected to monitor NSPIRES and the ROSES amendments archive for updates through the life of the solicitation.
Who should be contacted for general policy or procedure questions about ROSES?
General policy and procedure questions were directed to the ROSES contact at NASA Headquarters: Dr. Max Bernstein (sara@nasa.gov; 202-358-0879).
Who provides program details and Wildland Fires element-specific contacts?
Program details and element-specific contacts are provided in the ROSES appendices for the relevant program element(s).
How should this opportunity be understood within the larger ROSES 2011 framework?
It is a targeted wildland fires applications pathway within the larger ROSES 2011 umbrella. It supports projects that leverage NASA Earth science data, modeling, and related research to produce measurable advances in wildfire-related understanding and actionable tools, methods, or information products that address practical needs.
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