DOI Joint Fire Science Program

Dept. of Interior Wildland Fire Management

Wildfire-Specific Spending: Yes

Wildfire Activities Funded: Research

51
TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS (IN MIL)
FY2015 – FY2024

Description

The Joint Fire Science Program, established in 1998, is an interagency partnership between USFS and DOI that provides funding for basic and applied wildfire science research programs.

Additional Program Notes & TCS Insights

In FY2018, JFSP was only funded through the DOI ($3 million). The FY2019 President’s Budget Request sought to eliminate the program entirely, but Congress continued to provide funding. Examples of projects funded in FY2023 include studying fire behavior, prescribed fires, fuel reduction, and post-fire recovery.

Appropriations

Regular Supplemental IIJA IRA
FY2015 5,990,000 0
FY2016 5,990,000 0
FY2017 5,990,000 0
FY2018 3,000,000 0
FY2019 3,000,000 0
FY2020 3,000,000 0
FY2021 3,000,000 0
FY2022 4,000,000 0 3,099,526 0
FY2023 4,500,000 0 1,725,118
FY2024 3,000,000 0 1,725,118
FY2025 1,725,118
FY2026 1,725,118

Last Updated: October 17, 2024

Received Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding: Yes – Existing

Received Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Funding: No