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- The Region 7 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Migratory Bird Co Management Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.643 Alaska Migratory Bird Co Management Council.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 6, 2010 and posted on Oct 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 21, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $213,600.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,200.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Migratory Bird Co Management Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F11PS00021) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 program that supports Alaska Native participation in the co-management system created after long-running treaty amendments made it legal to conduct spring subsistence harvest of migratory birds in Alaska. Those changes stem from protocols to the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty with Canada and the 1936 Migratory Bird Treaty with Mexico, which the U.S. Senate ratified on October 23, 1997. A key requirement of the Canada protocol is that subsistence users must have an effective and meaningful role in shaping regulations through regional management bodies. To meet that requirement, the Alaska Migratory Bird Co Management Council was established in March 2000 with equal representation from the Alaska Native community, the federal government, and the State of Alaska.
The Council is responsible for developing recommendations on the practical, on-the-ground pieces of migratory bird management that directly affect subsistence users and conservation outcomes. This includes advising on seasons and bag limits, law enforcement policies, population and harvest monitoring, education programs, research (including the use of traditional knowledge), and habitat protection. To ensure subsistence users across Alaska can participate in that regulatory process, the program relies on regional partner organizations and, in some cases, local tribal governments. Under 50 CFR 92.11 and related provisions, the Fish and Wildlife Service establishes formal partner agreements with at least one partner organization in each listed region, and those partners coordinate regional programs that bring subsistence user input into the Council process.
This specific grant announcement functions largely as a continuation mechanism for established partners rather than a broad, open competition. Region-specific formal working agreements were created with ten Alaska Native nonprofit organizations and one local government, and those entities were designated as partner organizations after extensive public involvement. The list of partner organizations was published in the Federal Register (65 FR 16405, March 28, 2000) and later amended (71 FR 35690, June 21, 2006). The grants described here are annual agreements directed specifically to the ten regional partners that already have the required formal agreements in place with the Fish and Wildlife Service. The primary purpose is straightforward: to defray travel and communication costs so these regional partners can attend meetings, coordinate with communities, and consistently participate in the co-management process. In other words, the funding is aimed at making sure the regional structure actually works in practice by covering the basic expenses that allow participation and coordination across Alaska's vast geography.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity is categorized as a continuation grant in the natural resources activity area, with an expected 10 awards. The estimated total funding is $213,600, with individual award amounts ranging from a floor of $14,400 to a ceiling of $31,200. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number listed is 15.643 (Alaska Migratory Bird Co Management Council). Although the eligible applicant categories include Alaska Native tribal organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), the announcement makes clear that there are no open opportunities for the existing Alaska Native regional partner organizations already serving on the Council under this posting, because these continuation agreements are reserved for those pre-designated partners.
The notice also explains the only competitive opening at the time: there was one vacancy among the Alaska Native regional partner organizations serving on the Council, and a separate funding opportunity for the 11th member was posted under Funding Opportunity Number F11PS00020 on Grants.gov. The broader takeaway is that this program periodically posts competitions only when a Council partner vacancy occurs; when that happens, the opportunity to compete for that specific regional partner seat, along with its accompanying grant agreement, would be posted through Grants.gov. For this particular posting, key dates were posted and closing dates of October 21, 2010, with an archive date of November 20, 2010, reflecting that it was a time-limited notice tied to that grant cycle and public awareness of the program structure.
For assistance or questions related to accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Donna Dewhurst, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 907-786-3499.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Grants (F11PS00021)
What is the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Grants opportunity (F11PS00021)?
F11PS00021 is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7 grant opportunity that supports Alaska Native participation in Alaska's migratory bird co-management system. The funding is used to help regional partner organizations take part in the regulatory and coordination process connected to subsistence harvest and conservation.
Which federal agency and region administer this grant?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
What is the legal and historical background behind this co-management program?
The co-management framework follows treaty amendments that made it legal to conduct spring subsistence harvest of migratory birds in Alaska. These changes stem from protocols to the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty with Canada and the 1936 Migratory Bird Treaty with Mexico, which were ratified by the U.S. Senate on October 23, 1997.
Why is Alaska Native participation a required part of this system?
A key requirement of the Canada protocol is that subsistence users must have an effective and meaningful role in shaping regulations through regional management bodies. This grant program helps support that participation in practice.
What is the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council and when was it created?
The Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council was established in March 2000. It was set up with equal representation from the Alaska Native community, the federal government, and the State of Alaska.
What does the Council do?
The Council develops recommendations on practical, on-the-ground aspects of migratory bird management that affect subsistence users and conservation outcomes. Its work includes advising on seasons and bag limits, law enforcement policies, population and harvest monitoring, education programs, research (including the use of traditional knowledge), and habitat protection.
How do regional partners fit into the co-management process?
The program relies on regional partner organizations (and in some cases, local tribal governments) so subsistence users across Alaska can participate in the regulatory process. These partners coordinate regional programs that bring subsistence user input into the Council process.
What regulation is referenced for establishing partner agreements?
The notice references 50 CFR 92.11 and related provisions. Under these authorities, USFWS establishes formal partner agreements with at least one partner organization in each listed region.
Is this funding opportunity open to the public for competitive applications?
No. This announcement functions largely as a continuation mechanism for established partners rather than a broad, open competition. The annual agreements described are directed specifically to the ten regional partners that already have the required formal agreements in place with USFWS.
Who are the intended recipients for the continuation awards under this posting?
The intended recipients are the ten Alaska Native regional partner organizations that were designated as partner organizations after extensive public involvement and that already have formal working agreements with USFWS.
How were the partner organizations designated?
Region-specific formal working agreements were created with ten Alaska Native nonprofit organizations and one local government, and those entities were designated as partner organizations after extensive public involvement. The list of partner organizations was published in the Federal Register and later amended.
Where is the list of partner organizations published?
The list of partner organizations was published in the Federal Register at 65 FR 16405 (March 28, 2000) and later amended at 71 FR 35690 (June 21, 2006).
What is the primary purpose of the grant funding?
The primary purpose is to defray travel and communication costs so regional partners can attend meetings, coordinate with communities, and consistently participate in the co-management process across Alaska's vast geography.
What types of costs are emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes basic participation and coordination expenses, especially travel and communication costs related to attending meetings and coordinating with communities to support the functioning of the regional co-management structure.
What is the activity area and grant type for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed in the natural resources activity area and is categorized as a continuation grant.
How many awards are expected under this funding opportunity?
The notice indicates an expected 10 awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $213,600.
What is the minimum and maximum individual award amount?
Individual awards range from a floor of $14,400 to a ceiling of $31,200.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.643, identified as the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council.
Which applicant types are listed as eligible categories?
The eligible applicant categories listed include Alaska Native tribal organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)).
If those categories are eligible, why is this not an open opportunity?
Even though broad categories are listed, this posting is specifically described as a continuation funding mechanism reserved for the ten pre-designated regional partner organizations that already have formal agreements in place with USFWS.
Are there any competitive opportunities connected to this program at all?
Yes, but only when a Council partner vacancy occurs. The notice explains that competitions are periodically posted only when there is a vacancy among the Alaska Native regional partner organizations serving on the Council.
Was there a competitive opening mentioned at the time of this notice?
Yes. The notice states there was one vacancy among the Alaska Native regional partner organizations serving on the Council.
Where was the vacancy competition posted?
The separate funding opportunity for the 11th member was posted on Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F11PS00020.
What are the key dates mentioned for this posting?
The notice references a closing date of October 21, 2010, and an archive date of November 20, 2010, indicating it was a time-limited notice tied to that grant cycle.
Who is the contact person for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Donna Dewhurst, Wildlife Biologist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What phone number is provided for the program contact?
The phone number provided is 907-786-3499.
What is the main practical outcome the funding is trying to support?
The funding is intended to make sure the regional co-management structure works in practice by covering the basic expenses that allow participation and coordination, helping regional partners consistently engage in meetings and community coordination needed for subsistence user input and effective migratory bird management.
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