2026 Request for Proposals: Grand Challenges in Climate Change – Climate Impacts on Fire Protection Engineering
This SFPE grant funds research to analyze and quantify how climate change is impacting fire hazards and fire protection engineering in the built environment.
Funder: Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Due Dates: October 14, 2026 (Complete proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 USD for a project of up to 12 months; single award expected.
Summary: Funds research to analyze and quantify how climate change is altering fire hazards and impacting fire protection engineering design.
Key Information: Proposal team must include climate science expertise or demonstrate clear collaboration with climate experts.
Description
This grant opportunity, offered by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) Foundation as part of its Grand Challenges Initiative, seeks proposals for research addressing how climate change is transforming fire hazards and impacting fire protection engineering. The funded project (Project 1 of a planned multi-year initiative) will focus on a comprehensive landscape analysis and quantification of how climate factors and adaptation strategies are altering fire risks in the built environment. This foundational research is intended to inform future advancements in fire protection engineering methods, codes, and standards, ensuring they remain effective and resilient in a changing climate.
