The U.S. Wildland Fire Service Joint Fire Science Program is looking for research proposals in two areas: understanding the changing nature of wildfires and their risks, and studying the smoke impacts from both prescribed fires and wildfires. The goal is to improve fire management and reduce risks to communities and the environment.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations, specifically Native American tribal organizations, interested in conducting research on wildfire regimes and smoke impacts. Ideal applicants are those who can collaborate with fire and land managers and have the capability to develop models, datasets, or tools for fire management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Failure to address all research needs in the proposal
- Submitting proposals through Grants.gov
- Missing the application deadline
- Lack of collaboration with fire and land managers
What You May Need
- Detailed research proposal
- Collaboration agreements with fire and land managers
- Access to relevant datasets or models
- Evidence of capability to conduct empirical, observational, or simulation studies
- Plan for developing monitoring protocols
Cautions
- Proposals must be submitted via the JFSP website, not Grants.gov
- Strict deadline with no exceptions
- Must address all specified research needs
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are Native American tribal organizations. These are organizations that are recognized as representing the interests of Native American tribes and are involved in activities related to environmental and fire management.
Overview
This grant is for organizations, specifically Native American tribal organizations, interested in conducting research on wildfire regimes and smoke impacts. Ideal applicants are those who can collaborate with fire and land managers and have the capability to develop models, datasets, or tools for fire management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a Native American tribal organization
- Failure to address all research needs in the proposal
- Submitting proposals through Grants.gov
- Missing the application deadline
- Lack of collaboration with fire and land managers
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research activities related to understanding wildfire regimes and smoke impacts, including developing models, datasets, and tools, conducting studies, and collaborating with fire and land managers.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 17, 2026(70 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 17, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the JFSP database for specific task requirements
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal addressing all research needs
- Establish collaborations with fire and land managers
- Prepare to submit the proposal via the JFSP website
- Ensure all proposal components are complete by September 17, 2026