FA-NOFO0026-002: BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (3 task statements)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Land Management notices from 2025.
Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $300,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 18, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 30, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$4.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 18, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 18, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 6 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Joint Fire Science Program awards averaged $210,550; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (96% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
JFSP is seeking proposals focused on the following task statements: 1. Accelerating science to action in fire-prone ecosystems with changing fire regimes: Spurring innovation in fire management through knowledge exchange and place-based partnerships 2. Evaluation of fire potential forecasts 3. Research to support wildland fire investigations Please consult the JFSP database for the specific requirements on each individual task statement, https://www.firescience.gov/ All proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2025, 5:00 p.m. MT, using the electronic submission process provided by the JFSP website (https://www.firescience.gov). Proposals cannot be submitted through Grants.gov. No exceptions are allowed to this closing date or time.
Who has won Joint Fire Science Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Joint Fire Science Program (15.232) awarded $29.9 million across 142 grant awards, an average of $210,550 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | 12 | $2.0 million |
| Northern Arizona University | Arizona | 11 | $1.9 million |
| Regents of the University of Idaho | Idaho | 7 | $1.9 million |
| University of Florida | Florida | 6 | $1.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FA-NOFO0026-002 still open?
No. It closed on September 18, 2025.
Who can apply for BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (3 task statements)?
Bureau of Land Management accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement (3 task statements)?
Closed September 18, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $4.0 million in total.
Who has won Joint Fire Science Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Oregon State University, Colorado State University, Northern Arizona University. The program made 142 awards worth $29.9 million in that time.