The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is offering grants through the Joint Fire Science Program to support regional fire science exchanges. These exchanges aim to enhance fire science knowledge and practices in specific regions across the U.S. over two years. Each proposal should focus on one of the nine specified regions.
Who it's for: This grant is for Native American tribal organizations that are interested in leading regional fire science exchanges in one of the specified regions: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands, or Southwest.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting proposals through Grants.gov
- Missing the September 17, 2026 deadline
- Proposing projects outside the specified regions
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal specific to one region
- Access to JFSP database for task requirements
- Electronic submission via JFSP website
- Organizational information and credentials
- Budget plan within $192,000 - $262,000 range
- Project timeline for two years
Cautions
- Proposals must be submitted via the JFSP website, not Grants.gov
- Strict deadline with no exceptions
- Each proposal must be region-specific
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Native American tribal organizations. These organizations must be capable of leading and executing a regional fire science exchange in one of the specified regions: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands, or Southwest.
Overview
This grant is for Native American tribal organizations that are interested in leading regional fire science exchanges in one of the specified regions: Alaska, Appalachians, Great Basin, North Atlantic, Northern Rockies, Northwest, Oak Woodlands, Pacific Islands, or Southwest.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Submitting proposals through Grants.gov
- Missing the September 17, 2026 deadline
- Proposing projects outside the specified regions
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to lead and execute regional fire science exchanges, which may include activities like research, education, and collaboration efforts to improve fire science practices in the specified region.
Total Program Funding
$3,996,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 17, 2026(70 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 17, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review task statements in JFSP database
- Prepare a region-specific proposal
- Ensure eligibility as a Native American tribal organization
- Submit proposal via JFSP website by September 17, 2026
- Include a detailed budget and project timeline