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Wildland Fire Science Research Grants Forecast (JFSP)

This opportunity, issued by the Bureau of Land Management under the USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP), forecasts a grant solicitation for research in wildland fire science. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), USDA/USDOI Joint Fire Science Program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research grant opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Research proposals on wildland fire science, including: - Impacts of prescribed fire versus wildland fire - Types and distribution of fire ignitions - Science supporting fuel treatment performance metrics - Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award for graduate student research in wildland fire and related sciences - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian Tribes, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations - Focus is on research and development, not procurement of specific products or equipment - No part numbers or quantities specified; emphasis is on scientific research contributions

Description

The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is soliciting proposals through one or more Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) expected to open around July 2020 and remain open for 60 days. The program focuses on topics such as the relative impacts of prescribed and wildland fire, types and distribution of ignitions and their relation to fire size and impacts, and science supporting fuel treatment performance metrics. Additionally, the Graduate Research Innovation (GRIN) Award supports graduate students conducting research related to wildland fire and its management. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian Tribes, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations.

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