Opportunity Information: Apply for NOAA NMFS AK 2016 2004624
Apply for NOAA NMFS AK 2016 2004624
- The DOC in the environment, natural resources, science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "2016 Alaska Pinniped Research Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 11.439.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 29, 2015 and posted on Oct 29, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 08, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The 2016 Alaska Pinniped Research Program is a competitive, merit-based grant and cooperative agreement opportunity run by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. Its purpose is to fund priority research that supports NMFS responsibilities for stewardship, conservation, and management of pinniped species in Alaska. The program is focused on generating the scientific information NMFS needs to guide recovery actions for protected species, meet legal mandates, and improve long-term management decisions for both listed and non-listed pinniped populations in Alaska.
The research scope centers specifically on Alaska pinnipeds under NMFS jurisdiction, including Steller sea lions, Northern fur seals, ringed seals, bearded seals, spotted seals, ribbon seals, and harbor seals. The opportunity highlights that some populations have special legal status under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), notably the endangered western Distinct Population Segment of Steller sea lions and the threatened Arctic subspecies of ringed seals. It also notes that the Beringia DPS of bearded seals had been listed as threatened but that listing was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. Because NMFS is responsible for supporting recovery of ESA-listed species, the program emphasizes research that can directly inform recovery programs, address key knowledge gaps, and improve the effectiveness of conservation measures.
In addition to ESA-related needs, the program recognizes that several non-ESA-listed pinniped populations in Alaska are considered strategic stocks under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). These animals can also be important subsistence resources for Alaska Native communities and are often managed through co-management relationships between NMFS and Alaska Native co-management partners. As a result, the grant opportunity positions research not only as a conservation tool but also as an essential part of co-management, helping inform sustainable practices, monitoring, and decision-making that respects subsistence and local priorities while meeting federal management obligations.
This funding announcement applies only to pinnipeds for which NMFS has management responsibility. Proposals focused on marine mammals managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are explicitly not eligible for funding under this program. In practical terms, applicants need to ensure their project species and management questions fall squarely within NMFS jurisdiction and align with the program’s emphasis on Alaska pinniped research priorities administered through this grants program that began in FY 2015 and continued into FY 2016.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed as discretionary funding and supports awards through either grants or cooperative agreements. The program is associated with CFDA number 11.439 and anticipates making around 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $500,000 per award. The opportunity was posted on October 29, 2015, created the same day, and had an application deadline of January 8, 2016 (both the original and current closing date). Overall, the program is designed for proposals that can compete on scientific and management value, demonstrate clear relevance to NMFS Alaska pinniped responsibilities, and strengthen the evidence base for conservation, recovery, and co-management.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and local governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses. This wide eligibility pool reflects the program’s interest in drawing from universities, agencies, tribes, nonprofits, and private entities that can conduct rigorous research in Alaska’s challenging environments and deliver results that directly support NMFS management and recovery needs.
2016 Alaska Pinniped Research Program (NMFS) - FAQs
What is the 2016 Alaska Pinniped Research Program?
The 2016 Alaska Pinniped Research Program is a competitive, merit-based grant and cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It funds priority research that supports NMFS responsibilities for stewardship, conservation, and management of pinniped species in Alaska.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to generate scientific information NMFS needs to guide recovery actions for protected species, meet legal mandates, and improve long-term management decisions for both listed and non-listed pinniped populations in Alaska.
Which agency runs this program?
The program is run by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Is this a competitive program?
Yes. This is described as a competitive, merit-based opportunity, meaning proposals are expected to compete based on scientific and management value and alignment with program priorities.
What type of funding is offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The announcement supports awards through either grants or cooperative agreements.
Is this discretionary funding?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as discretionary funding.
How many awards are expected?
The program anticipates making around 10 awards.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000 per award.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 11.439.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 29, 2015 (and created the same day).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 8, 2016 (both the original and current closing date listed are January 8, 2016).
What geographic area does the research focus on?
The research scope centers on Alaska, specifically pinniped populations in Alaska under NMFS jurisdiction.
Which species are included in the program scope?
The opportunity specifically references Alaska pinnipeds under NMFS jurisdiction, including Steller sea lions, Northern fur seals, ringed seals, bearded seals, spotted seals, ribbon seals, and harbor seals.
Does the program focus only on Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species?
No. The program emphasizes research that can inform recovery actions for ESA-listed species, but it also supports research relevant to non-listed pinniped populations in Alaska when it improves long-term management decisions and supports NMFS responsibilities.
Which pinniped populations are highlighted as having special ESA status?
The opportunity notes the endangered western Distinct Population Segment (DPS) of Steller sea lions and the threatened Arctic subspecies of ringed seals.
What does the announcement say about the Beringia DPS of bearded seals?
It notes that the Beringia DPS of bearded seals had been listed as threatened, but that listing was vacated by the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.
Why does ESA status matter for this program?
Because NMFS is responsible for supporting recovery of ESA-listed species, the program emphasizes research that can directly inform recovery programs, address key knowledge gaps, and improve the effectiveness of conservation measures.
Does the program address Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) needs as well?
Yes. The opportunity recognizes that several non-ESA-listed pinniped populations in Alaska are considered strategic stocks under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), and that research can support management needs under MMPA responsibilities.
How does the program relate to subsistence and Alaska Native communities?
The announcement notes that some of these animals are important subsistence resources for Alaska Native communities and are often managed through co-management relationships between NMFS and Alaska Native co-management partners. Research is positioned as supporting sustainable practices, monitoring, and decision-making that respects subsistence and local priorities while meeting federal obligations.
Are projects on marine mammals managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service eligible?
No. Proposals focused on marine mammals managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are explicitly not eligible for funding under this program.
What is the key eligibility rule related to species and jurisdiction?
This funding announcement applies only to pinnipeds for which NMFS has management responsibility. Applicants need to ensure their project species and management questions fall within NMFS jurisdiction and align with Alaska pinniped research priorities described for this program.
When did this grants program begin and what fiscal years does this announcement relate to?
The opportunity states that the grants program began in FY 2015 and continued into FY 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, and local governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; individuals; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; and small businesses.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are explicitly listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are included in the listed eligible applicant categories.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations other than small businesses are eligible, and small businesses are also eligible.
What kinds of projects are most aligned with the program goals?
Based on the description, the strongest fit is research that fills key knowledge gaps and produces scientific information NMFS can use to guide recovery actions for protected species, meet legal mandates, and strengthen management and co-management decisions for Alaska pinniped populations.
What should proposals demonstrate to be competitive?
Proposals are expected to compete on scientific and management value, show clear relevance to NMFS Alaska pinniped responsibilities, and strengthen the evidence base for conservation, recovery, and co-management.
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