U.S. Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement
The Joint Fire Science Program seeks research proposals on wildfire regime drivers and consequences, and smoke impacts from prescribed fire and wildfire, to inform management and air quality strategies.
Funder: Bureau of Land Management
Due Dates: September 17, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$500,000 per award; estimated total program funding $4,000,000; ~10 awards expected
Summary: Supports research on wildfire regime drivers, wildfire risk, and smoke impacts from prescribed fire and wildfire to inform management and air quality strategies.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted via the JFSP website (not Grants.gov).
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Land Management through the Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP), solicits proposals for research in two primary topic areas:
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Drivers of Changing Wildfire Regimes and Consequences for Wildfire Risk Factors
Research should improve understanding of the drivers and impacts of changing wildfire regimes, including the development and application of models or tools to forecast future fire regimes, identification of potential tipping points, and creation of monitoring protocols in collaboration with fire and land managers. -
Smoke Impacts from Prescribed Fire and Wildfire
Studies should focus on the impacts of prescribed fire and wildfire on smoke emissions, methodologies for tracking prescribed fire emissions, and the implications for air quality and public health. Proposals must cover empirical and simulation studies, evaluation of emissions tracking methods, and address mitigation strategies for acute health impacts related to air quality.
All proposals must address all specified research needs within the chosen topic area to be considered responsive. The program aims to provide actionable science to support land managers, policymakers, and communities in adapting to and mitigating wildfire risks.
