What is the difference between the R&D Activity and the National/State/Regional Programs and Projects category under the FP&S Activity?

The National/State/Regional Programs and Projects category under the FP&S Activity includes projects that:

1. Focus on residential fire issues;
2. Focus on firefighter safety, health, and well-being by dissemination and implementation of programs, policies or products from previous research studies that used rigorous scientific methods to determine effectiveness; or,
3. Develop new firefighter safety, health, and well-being projects that do not include a research component.

Projects to determine effectiveness of firefighter safety, health or wellness programs, polices or products should be applied for under the R&D Activity. Projects requiring IRB approval to work with human subjects must be applied for under the R&D Activity. If a study aims to conduct research that can be generalized nationwide, especially if it involves human subjects, then the application must be made through the R&D Activity so that appropriate reviews (for funding) and monitoring (if awarded) can be conducted.