OpportunityTitle: BLM National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Regional Fire Science Exchange Announcement (One Task Statement)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this NOFO. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award.   - State, local government, Native American tribal organizations   - Institution of Higher Education (IHE)  - Independent School District  - Private Institution of Higher Education  - Nonprofit Organizations with 501C3  IRS Status* (Other than IHE) - must submit proof   - Nonprofit Organizations without 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE)
Description: The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) is a partnership of seven federal wildland fire management and research agencies that have a shared need to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems. The partnering agencies include the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS) and five bureaus in the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI): Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and Geological Survey. The DOI is also represented by the Office of Wildland Fire. Funding to support the program is provided by both DOI and FS. For further background on the JFSP, those considering submitting proposals are encouraged to visit its website at www.firescience.gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: bjenison@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Program Analyst Becky Jenison (208) 387-5958&lt;br/&gt;bjenison@blm.gov