BLM-AK CESU Community Knowledge and Research Relating to Arctic Wildfires
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Assistance Listings
- 15.232 -- Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as part of Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) Wildfires Implementation Team are looking into an exploration of local and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) on wildfires in Arctic tundra ecosystems and assessment of local communities� research needs pertaining to Arctic wildfires. IARPC is required by the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984 to, among other things, survey Arctic research conducted by Federal, State, and local agencies, universities, and other public and private institutions to help determine priorities for future Arctic...
research, including natural resources and materials, physical and biological sciences, and social and behavioral sciences. The IARPC Wildfires Implementation Team consists of representatives from several Federal Agencies including the BLM. The team will draw on the expertise of the Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) and the University mentoring an individual to address several team goals.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Betty Lockard, Grants Specialist, 907-271-2816
blockard@blm.gov
blockard@blm.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| l15as00158_blm-ak_cesu_arctic_fire_research.docx | L15AS00158 BLM-AK CESU Arctic Fire Research | Jun 10, 2015 10:47 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 30, 2016
Award
$50,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$500
Award Minimum
$50,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
L15AS00158
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 10, 2015
Archive date:
December 30, 2016
