Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00277
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Co management of Polar Bears" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2013 and posted on Jul 29, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $712,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $712,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Co-management of Polar Bears (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00277) was a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Region 7 notice describing the agency's intent to make a single-source award to the Alaska Nanuuq Commission. It was posted on July 29, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2013, and later archived on September 6, 2013. Even though it appeared in the grants system as a discretionary opportunity, the notice made it clear that it was not a request for proposals and that the government did not plan to accept competing applications. Instead, the FWS planned to finalize the award about five days after the notice, using single-source authority under 505 DM 2.14(B).
The core purpose of the cooperative agreement was to support shared, on-the-ground conservation and management of polar bears in Alaska by formally connecting federal oversight responsibilities with Alaska Native subsistence user involvement through the Alaska Nanuuq Commission. The agreement was designed around three main goals: conserving polar bears in Alaska, strengthening co-management by ensuring subsistence users have an organized role in management decisions through the Commission, and improving the two-way exchange of information on polar bear harvest levels, population status, and trends so that management practices are based on solid, current information. In practical terms, the partnership was framed as a way to align federal species management duties with the Commission's mission and the needs of local hunters who rely on polar bears for subsistence.
Legally, the agreement was tied to Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1388). That section specifically calls for the Service to enter into cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations for the conservation and co-management of marine mammals. The notice indicates the cooperative agreement would include specific projects, and that the FWS would receive reports and data from the Commission related to those projects. At the same time, the Commission would receive information that is important to subsistence polar bear hunters, reinforcing the idea that the agreement was meant to facilitate a consistent flow of management-relevant information in both directions.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $712,000, with an award ceiling of $712,000 and a nominal award floor of $1,000. The expected number of awards was one. The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial federal involvement in project direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), fell under the activity areas of education, environment, and natural resources, and did not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The eligible applicant category shown was nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), though the narrative explicitly identified the Alaska Nanuuq Commission as the intended single-source recipient.
For anyone needing access to the full announcement or having trouble retrieving it electronically, the notice provided a government point of contact: Susanne Miller, Wildlife Biologist, reachable at 907-786-3828 or via email at susannemiller@fws.gov.
FAQs: 2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Co-management of Polar Bears (F13AS00277)
What is the name and funding opportunity number of this grant notice?
The notice is titled the 2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Co-management of Polar Bears, and the Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00277.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 7.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 29, 2013.
What were the closing date(s) for the opportunity?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both August 5, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice was archived on September 6, 2013.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. Even though it appeared in the grants system as a discretionary opportunity, the notice stated it was not a request for proposals and the government did not plan to accept competing applications.
Did the agency intend to accept multiple applications?
No. The notice described an intent to make a single-source award and did not anticipate competing applications.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The intended single-source recipient was the Alaska Nanuuq Commission.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The expected number of awards was one.
What authority did FWS cite for making a single-source award?
FWS indicated it planned to use single-source authority under 505 DM 2.14(B).
About when did FWS plan to finalize the award after posting the notice?
The notice stated the award was planned to be finalized about five days after the notice.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The core purpose was to support shared, on-the-ground conservation and management of polar bears in Alaska by formally connecting federal oversight responsibilities with Alaska Native subsistence user involvement through the Alaska Nanuuq Commission.
What were the three main goals of the agreement?
The agreement was designed around three main goals: (1) conserving polar bears in Alaska, (2) strengthening co-management by ensuring subsistence users have an organized role in management decisions through the Commission, and (3) improving two-way exchange of information on polar bear harvest levels, population status, and trends so management practices are based on solid, current information.
How was the partnership described in practical terms?
It was framed as a way to align federal species management duties with the Commission's mission and the needs of local hunters who rely on polar bears for subsistence.
What law was this cooperative agreement tied to?
The agreement was tied to Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) of 1972, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1388).
What does Section 119 of the MMPA require or call for (as described in the notice summary)?
Section 119 specifically calls for the Service to enter into cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations for the conservation and co-management of marine mammals.
What kinds of activities or outputs were expected under the agreement?
The notice indicated the cooperative agreement would include specific projects, and that FWS would receive reports and data from the Commission related to those projects.
Was information sharing part of the agreement?
Yes. The notice emphasized a two-way exchange: FWS would receive reports and data from the Commission, and the Commission would receive information important to subsistence polar bear hunters.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $712,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $712,000.
What was the award floor?
The nominal award floor was $1,000.
What type of funding instrument was planned?
The funding instrument type was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the instrument type was a cooperative agreement (as characterized in the notice summary)?
The summary noted that a cooperative agreement typically signals substantial federal involvement in project direction, coordination, or oversight compared with a standard grant.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance).
Which activity areas did this opportunity fall under?
The activity areas listed were education, environment, and natural resources.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice did not include a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was listed as eligible to apply in the system listing?
The eligible applicant category shown was nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
If the system showed 501(c)(3) eligibility, could other organizations realistically apply?
Based on the notice language, FWS stated it did not plan to accept competing applications and identified the Alaska Nanuuq Commission as the intended single-source recipient.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The government point of contact was Susanne Miller, Wildlife Biologist.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Susanne Miller could be reached at 907-786-3828 or by email at susannemiller@fws.gov.
What should someone do if they cannot retrieve the announcement electronically?
The notice indicated that anyone needing access to the full announcement or having trouble retrieving it electronically should contact Susanne Miller using the phone number or email provided.
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