Joint Fire Science Program FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) has released its FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support research and science delivery projects addressing emerging and long-term challenges in wildland fire management. Funding opportunities are available for projects focused on improving understanding of changing wildfire regimes, wildfire impacts, and the application of science to support fire management decisions.
Primary Research: Supports research examining the drivers and consequences of changing wildfire patterns, as well as smoke impacts from prescribed fire and wildfire.
Fire Leaders and Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES) Award: This new opportunity supports current master’s and doctoral students at U.S. colleges and universities conducting research related to wildland fire or associated physical, biological, and social sciences. The program aims to strengthen connections between scientific research and fire management operations through experiential learning opportunities and exposure to real-world fire management practices.
Funding Opportunity: JFSP FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity
Deadline: September 17, 2026
Additional information, including eligibility requirements, proposal instructions, and application materials, is available through the Joint Fire Science Program website.
RESTORE Colorado Program 2027 Request for Proposals
The Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and Environment (RESTORE) Colorado Program supports large-scale habitat restoration, enhancement, and conservation projects across Colorado. The 2027 program focuses on watershed resilience, eastern Colorado grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, big game winter range and migration corridors, and urban areas. Educational institutions are eligible applicants.
Estimated Available Funding: Individual awards vary. Proposals are due by 9:59 p.m. MDT on November 12, 2026.
Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund 2027 Grant Program
The Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund provides funding for projects addressing the prevention, management, and control of noxious weeds in Montana. The program supports research, education, and on-the-ground management projects that contribute to the long-term protection of Montana's agricultural lands and natural resources.
The 2027 grant cycle is expected to open in September 2026. The application deadline has not yet been announced.
Montana NASA EPSCoR FY2027 Basic Research Opportunity
The Montana NASA EPSCoR program supports competitive research projects that strengthen Montana's research capacity and contribute to NASA's scientific priorities. The FY2027 Basic Research opportunity will support three-year research projects involving Montana institutions of higher education and may include collaborations among multiple Montana campuses.
Estimated Available Funding: Up to $750,000 over three years, with a 50% non-federal cost-share requirement. The federal proposal deadline is expected between October and December 2026. Montana's internal pre-proposal deadline has already passed.
Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation supports projects focused on conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture and food systems, and health. Grants support research, education, and capacity-building projects addressing environmental and conservation challenges.
Estimated Available Funding: Grant amounts vary. Applications are due by November 11, 2026.
Wilderness Stewardship E-Courses
Wilderness e-courses are available for free through the Wilderness Institute at the University of Montana! These courses cover foundational and specialized topics in wilderness stewardship and management, providing training for federal employee, agency partners, and the public.
Online Fire Trainings hosted by the University of Idaho
The Student of Fire Initiative at the University of Idaho is offering four courses this fall: S-290, M-410, RX-310, and S-215. All courses are administered online through the Wildland Fire Learning Portal. If you are interested in setting up a special session for any of these courses, or requesting the development of other courses, you can reach out to the Student of Fire Initiative at studentoffire@uidaho.edu.
Learn more about the fire trainings and register.