Opportunity Information: Apply for AK RFA08 0017
Apply for AK RFA08 0017
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Fish Barrier Inventory and Assessment Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 8, 2008 and posted on Aug 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2008. (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 $95,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Fish Barrier Inventory and Assessment Project is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity aimed at identifying and evaluating road-related barriers that can block or restrict fish movement in Alaska. The work centers on surveying stream crossings, especially culverts and other transportation-related structures, to determine where they may be preventing fish from reaching upstream habitat. A key purpose is to build a clearer picture of which crossings are most likely to affect fish passage onto or within BLM-managed lands, creating actionable information that can support future restoration, replacement, or prioritization decisions.
Geographically, the project emphasizes primary transportation corridors in urban areas of south central Alaska, with additional assessments of road crossings in interior parts of the state. The announcement specifically calls out the Campbell Creek drainage in Anchorage as a focus area, along with multiple drainages within the North Star Borough. In practical terms, the funded work would involve an inventory of major stream crossings in these areas and an assessment of how each structure influences fish movement, likely resulting in a compiled dataset and field-verified evaluations that agencies can use to understand where passage is impaired and where improvements may be most beneficial.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement under the natural resources category (CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The BLM anticipated making one award. The funding range ran from an award floor of $11,000 up to an award ceiling of $95,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement listed. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of applicant unless further limited by details in the full announcement.
Key dates show it as a time-limited 2008 competition: it was posted August 30, 2008, created September 8, 2008, and ultimately closed September 15, 2008 (with an original closing date of September 9, 2008). The opportunity was archived October 9, 2008. For access issues or questions tied to the official announcement, the listed contact was Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 907-271-5193.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Alaska Fish Barrier Inventory and Assessment Project (BLM)
What is the Alaska Fish Barrier Inventory and Assessment Project?
The Alaska Fish Barrier Inventory and Assessment Project is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity focused on identifying and evaluating road-related barriers that can block or restrict fish movement in Alaska. The project emphasizes field surveying of stream crossings to determine whether structures such as culverts and other transportation-related features are preventing fish from reaching upstream habitat.
What problem is this project intended to address?
The project targets fish passage issues caused by road-stream crossings. Some crossings can create partial or complete barriers that limit fish movement, which can keep fish from accessing important habitat upstream. The work is designed to find these potential barriers and evaluate their impact on fish passage.
What types of structures are being evaluated?
The announcement emphasizes stream crossings, especially culverts, along with other transportation-related structures associated with roads that may affect fish movement.
What are the main goals or intended outcomes of the project?
The key purpose is to build a clearer, field-informed picture of which stream crossings are most likely to affect fish passage onto or within BLM-managed lands. The intent is to produce actionable information that can support future restoration, replacement, or prioritization decisions related to fish passage improvements.
What kind of work would the funded project likely involve?
Based on the description, the funded work would involve an inventory of major stream crossings in identified focus areas, combined with an assessment of how each crossing influences fish movement. The expected deliverables likely include a compiled dataset and field-verified evaluations that agencies can use to understand where passage is impaired and where improvements may be most beneficial.
Where in Alaska is the work focused?
The project emphasizes primary transportation corridors in urban areas of south central Alaska, with additional assessments of road crossings in interior parts of the state.
Which specific locations are called out in the announcement?
The announcement specifically identifies the Campbell Creek drainage in Anchorage as a focus area. It also calls out multiple drainages within the North Star Borough for assessment work.
Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the natural resources category.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What was the funding range for the award?
The funding range listed in the announcement ran from an award floor of $11,000 up to an award ceiling of $95,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of applicant unless further limited by details in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2008.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 8, 2008.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity ultimately closed on September 15, 2008. The information also notes an original closing date of September 9, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 9, 2008.
Who is the contact for questions or access issues related to the official announcement?
The listed contact is Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Sandee Smith can be reached by phone at 907-271-5193.
What is the project expected to help agencies do with the results?
The project is intended to generate information that helps agencies understand which crossings impair fish passage and where improvements might be most beneficial. The results are meant to support future decisions such as restoration actions, replacement of problematic structures, or prioritization of crossings for fish passage work, especially in relation to BLM-managed lands.
Does the description indicate that the project focuses on BLM-managed lands?
Yes. The description highlights identifying crossings most likely to affect fish passage onto or within BLM-managed lands.
Is this an active funding opportunity?
No. The dates provided indicate this was a time-limited 2008 competition that has closed and was later archived.
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