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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alaska Nanuuq Commission 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 Jun 13, 2012 and posted on Jun 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 28, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $757,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $757,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alaska Nanuuq Commission Co Management of Polar Bears opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00213) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 notice describing the agency's intent to make a single-source Cooperative Agreement award to the Alaska Nanuuq Commission. It is a discretionary environment and natural resources award under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The notice is explicit that it is not a request for proposals and that no competing proposals will be accepted; instead, the award would be issued about 15 days after the notice. The posting date was June 13, 2012, with an original/current closing date of June 28, 2012, and an archive date of July 28, 2012. The expected number of awards is one, with estimated total funding of $757,500 and an anticipated range (floor/ceiling) of $667,500 to $757,500. No cost sharing or matching is required.
The core purpose of the Cooperative Agreement is to support polar bear conservation in Alaska through a co-management framework that formally involves subsistence users. USFWS frames the agreement around three main aims: conserving polar bears in Alaska, strengthening co-management by engaging subsistence hunters through the Alaska Nanuuq Commission, and improving the exchange of information on population status and trends so that management decisions are grounded in better data and shared understanding. The agreement is also positioned as a mechanism to carry out Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which authorizes USFWS to enter into marine mammal cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations. In practical terms, USFWS expects to receive reports and data tied to the funded project work, while the Commission gains access to information and updates that are directly relevant to subsistence polar bear hunters and their communities.
The funded work is organized into four projects. Project 1 focuses on maintaining the Commission's capacity to operate as the statewide Alaska Native co-management body for polar bears, including support for an office, staffing, annual meetings, travel, and general operational costs that keep the organization functioning and able to participate effectively with state, federal, and international partners. Project 2 supports continued implementation of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Agreement for the Conservation of Polar Bears, including work associated with the Shared Harvest Management Plan for the shared Alaska-Chukotka polar bear population. Project 3 funds the recruitment of an intern to help build a long-term strategy to reduce human-polar bear conflicts in coastal villages, with a specific emphasis on deterrent-based approaches and practical conflict prevention. Project 4 centers on cooperative work with the Association of Traditional Marine Mammal Hunters of Chukotka (ATMMHC) to gather and share information from Chukotka, Russia, including data on human-caused removals, human-bear conflict incidents, and natural mortalities, which are all important for joint understanding and management of a population that crosses national boundaries.
USFWS justifies the single-source approach on two main grounds: continuity and unique qualifications. On continuity, the agency argues that the work is a continuation of activities already underway and that introducing competition would risk disrupting ongoing co-management operations and the completion of established efforts. The Alaska Nanuuq Commission, formed in 1994, represents Alaska Native hunters from 15 northern and western coastal villages and has a long-standing working relationship with USFWS on polar bear conservation and subsistence issues. On unique qualifications, USFWS emphasizes that the Commission is the only statewide Alaska Native organization specifically designated by tribal councils to address polar bear conservation and subsistence use issues, and that because the funding is tied to Section 119 of the MMPA, an Alaska Native organization must be the recipient. USFWS also points out that the Commission is the only American Native organization that is a signatory to the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Agreement, making it uniquely positioned to support treaty-related coordination and shared harvest management.
For additional information, the notice lists the agreement officer contact as Rich Primmer (USFWS), reachable at 907-786-3611 or richprimmer@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the "Alaska Nanuuq Commission Co Management of Polar Bears" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 notice of intent to issue a Cooperative Agreement to support polar bear conservation in Alaska through a formal co-management framework that involves subsistence users. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number (FON) F12AS00213.
2) Is this an open grant competition where organizations can apply?
No. The notice is explicit that it is not a request for proposals and that no competing proposals will be accepted. USFWS states it intends to make a single-source award.
3) Who is the intended recipient of this Cooperative Agreement?
The intended recipient is the Alaska Nanuuq Commission.
4) How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this notice?
The expected number of awards is one.
5) What federal agency and region are issuing the notice?
The notice is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
6) What is the CFDA number and program area for this award?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and is described as a discretionary award in the environment and natural resources area.
7) What is the estimated funding amount for the award?
The estimated total funding is $757,500.
8) What is the anticipated funding range (floor and ceiling)?
The anticipated range is $667,500 (floor) to $757,500 (ceiling).
9) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
10) When was the opportunity posted and what are the key dates?
The posting date was June 13, 2012. The original/current closing date was June 28, 2012, and the archive date was July 28, 2012.
11) When does USFWS anticipate issuing the award?
USFWS indicates the award would be issued about 15 days after the notice.
12) What is the main purpose of the Cooperative Agreement?
The core purpose is to support polar bear conservation in Alaska via co-management that formally involves subsistence users, while improving the exchange of information on population status and trends so management decisions are based on better data and shared understanding.
13) What are the three main aims described by USFWS?
USFWS frames the agreement around three main aims: (1) conserving polar bears in Alaska, (2) strengthening co-management by engaging subsistence hunters through the Alaska Nanuuq Commission, and (3) improving information exchange on population status and trends to support grounded management decisions.
14) How does this agreement relate to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA)?
The agreement is positioned as a mechanism to carry out Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which authorizes USFWS to enter into marine mammal cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations.
15) What does USFWS expect to receive as part of the funded work?
USFWS expects to receive reports and data tied to the funded project work.
16) What does the Alaska Nanuuq Commission gain through the agreement?
The Commission gains access to information and updates directly relevant to subsistence polar bear hunters and their communities, alongside participation in co-management activities and information exchange described in the notice.
17) How is the funded work structured?
The work is organized into four projects, covering operational co-management capacity, U.S.-Russia bilateral coordination and shared harvest planning, internship-supported human-polar bear conflict strategy development, and cross-border information gathering/sharing with Chukotka partners.
18) What activities are included in Project 1?
Project 1 focuses on maintaining the Commission's capacity to operate as the statewide Alaska Native co-management body for polar bears. It includes support for an office, staffing, annual meetings, travel, and general operational costs needed to keep the organization functioning and able to participate effectively with state, federal, and international partners.
19) What is Project 2 focused on?
Project 2 supports continued implementation of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Agreement for the Conservation of Polar Bears, including work associated with the Shared Harvest Management Plan for the shared Alaska-Chukotka polar bear population.
20) What is Project 3 focused on?
Project 3 funds recruitment of an intern to help build a long-term strategy to reduce human-polar bear conflicts in coastal villages, with a specific emphasis on deterrent-based approaches and practical conflict prevention.
21) What is Project 4 focused on?
Project 4 centers on cooperative work with the Association of Traditional Marine Mammal Hunters of Chukotka (ATMMHC) to gather and share information from Chukotka, Russia, including data on human-caused removals, human-bear conflict incidents, and natural mortalities relevant to joint understanding and management.
22) Why is USFWS using a single-source (non-competitive) approach?
USFWS justifies the single-source approach on two grounds: continuity and unique qualifications. The agency describes the effort as a continuation of activities already underway and states that competition could disrupt ongoing co-management operations and completion of established efforts.
23) What "unique qualifications" does USFWS cite for the Alaska Nanuuq Commission?
USFWS states the Commission is the only statewide Alaska Native organization specifically designated by tribal councils to address polar bear conservation and subsistence use issues. USFWS also notes the funding is tied to Section 119 of the MMPA, which requires an Alaska Native organization as recipient, and that the Commission is the only American Native organization that is a signatory to the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Agreement.
24) How does the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Agreement factor into this award?
The agreement is directly tied to Project 2 (implementation support) and is also part of the rationale for single-source selection, since USFWS states the Alaska Nanuuq Commission is uniquely positioned as the only American Native signatory to the bilateral agreement to support treaty-related coordination and shared harvest management.
25) Which communities does the Alaska Nanuuq Commission represent, according to the notice?
USFWS states the Alaska Nanuuq Commission (formed in 1994) represents Alaska Native hunters from 15 northern and western coastal villages and has a long-standing working relationship with USFWS on polar bear conservation and subsistence issues.
26) Who is the USFWS contact listed for additional information?
The notice lists Rich Primmer as the agreement officer contact.
27) How can the listed contact be reached?
Rich Primmer can be reached at 907-786-3611 or richprimmer@fws.gov.
28) What type of funding instrument is described in the notice?
The notice describes a Cooperative Agreement.
29) Does the notice describe what USFWS will not do under this posting?
Yes. The notice states it is not a request for proposals and that competing proposals will not be accepted.
30) What overall conservation theme connects the four projects?
All four projects support polar bear conservation in Alaska through co-management with subsistence users, including sustaining the Commission's operational capacity, supporting bilateral shared harvest coordination for a cross-border population, reducing human-bear conflict through deterrence and prevention strategies, and improving cross-border data sharing on removals, conflicts, and mortalities.
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