Opportunity Information: Apply for 701818R076
Apply for 701818R076
- The Region 7 in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Documentary" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.649 Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2008 and posted on Aug 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Documentary (Funding Opportunity Number 701818R076), comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7. It is a discretionary grant structured as a cooperative agreement, and it is explicitly a single-source award. In practical terms, that means it is not an open competition: the notice states it is not a request for proposals, the government does not intend to accept proposals from other organizations, and the award is expected to be made about 10 days after the notice is posted. The intended recipient is the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University, which is an eligible applicant type listed as a public or state-controlled institution of higher education.
The purpose of the agreement is to support production of a film documentary that tells the 50-year history of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, focusing on how and why the Refuge was founded and the people and actions that helped protect it. A central storytelling device is a modern recreation of the original expedition associated with Olaus Murie (a biologist) and Mardy Murie (an author), whose work helped catalyze the Refuge's creation. The film is designed to do more than recount history; it aims to show participants experiencing similar hardships and conditions to those faced by the Muries and to explore whether people from different social and cultural backgrounds come away with a changed perspective on the Arctic environment and wildlife. Along the way, the documentary is intended to educate viewers about the Refuge itself and the USFWS role within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS).
The background section ties the documentary concept to a key historic event: the Sheenjek Expedition, in which naturalists, politicians, and artists spent roughly a month living along the Sheenjek River in northern Alaska. Materials produced from that expedition, including journals, articles, slide shows, films, photographs, and paintings, are described as influential in persuading a wide range of audiences, from civic and hunting groups to Congress and the Executive Branch, that parts of Alaska should be preserved as a place where human impact would be limited. The narrative is framed around the Wilderness Movement's effort to gain political support for the Refuge and the broader, ongoing question of whether the country can sustain the will to respect and take responsibility for fragile ecosystems.
The project period described for documentary production runs from September 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010. The anticipated distribution strategy is broad and public-facing, with screenings hosted by Refuge Friends groups and availability through Public Television, mainstream movie theaters across the United States, and international distribution. The stated goal of this reach is to amplify the USFWS and NWRS messages while marking and explaining the 50-year history of land protected as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Funding details are straightforward: the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $20,000, indicating the award amount is fixed at that level. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.649, Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the final agreement terms).
The agency justifies the single-source approach in three ways. First, it is described as a continuation action, arguing that competing the work would disrupt continuity or completion of an already underway outreach and education effort tied to the Arctic Refuge. Second, it references legislative intent and aligns the agreement with the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, specifically the "Vision for People of Refuges as Opportunities for Public Stewardship" recommendation P10, which emphasizes building a broader base of public support by reaching a larger cross section of the public. Third, it claims unique qualifications for Syracuse University's Newhouse School, citing its technical expertise, capacity to support the project, and its ability to leverage students and faculty both to produce quality film work and to create complementary materials while providing real-world training experiences. The outreach angle also highlights a focus on college-age audiences and the use of popular social media channels as part of the broader information campaign.
Key administrative dates listed include a posted and creation date of August 26, 2008, an original/current closing date of September 5, 2008, and an archive date of October 5, 2008. Even though a closing date appears in the record, the narrative makes clear that the government is not soliciting applications or proposals for this specific award. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, at 907-786-3611.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Documentary.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 701818R076.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7.
What type of grant award is this?
It is a discretionary award structured as a cooperative agreement.
Is this an open competitive funding opportunity?
No. The notice states it is not a request for proposals, the government does not intend to accept proposals from other organizations, and it is explicitly described as a single-source award.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University.
What applicant type is the intended recipient considered?
The intended recipient is listed as an eligible applicant type: a public or state-controlled institution of higher education.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates one award (Expected Awards: 1).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It appears fixed. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $20,000, indicating the award amount is set at that level.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute some portion of resources (with specifics to be defined in the final agreement terms).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.649, identified as Service Training and Technical Assistance (Generic Training).
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support production of a film documentary that tells the 50-year history of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including how and why it was founded and the people and actions that helped protect it.
What storytelling approach will the documentary use?
A central device is a modern recreation of the original expedition associated with Olaus Murie (biologist) and Mardy Murie (author), whose work helped catalyze the Refuge's creation.
What is the documentary intended to explore beyond the historical narrative?
It is intended to show participants experiencing similar hardships and conditions to those faced by the Muries, and to explore whether people from different social and cultural backgrounds come away with a changed perspective on the Arctic environment and wildlife.
How does the documentary relate to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service mission?
The documentary is intended to educate viewers about the Refuge and the USFWS role within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), amplifying USFWS and NWRS messages through broad distribution.
What historical event is highlighted in the background for this project?
The background ties the concept to the Sheenjek Expedition, where naturalists, politicians, and artists spent roughly a month living along the Sheenjek River in northern Alaska.
Why is the Sheenjek Expedition considered significant in the opportunity description?
Materials produced from the expedition (journals, articles, slide shows, films, photographs, and paintings) are described as influential in persuading broad audiences, including Congress and the Executive Branch, that parts of Alaska should be preserved with limited human impact.
What broader theme does the documentary connect to?
The narrative is framed around the Wilderness Movement effort to build political support for the Refuge and the ongoing question of whether the country can sustain the will to respect and take responsibility for fragile ecosystems.
What is the project period for documentary production?
The described project period runs from September 1, 2008 through December 31, 2010.
What distribution strategy is anticipated for the documentary?
The distribution strategy is broad and public-facing, including screenings hosted by Refuge Friends groups and availability through Public Television, mainstream movie theaters across the United States, and international distribution.
What is the intended outcome of the distribution approach?
The stated goal is to amplify USFWS and NWRS messages while marking and explaining the 50-year history of land protected as the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
How soon does the notice indicate the award may be made?
The notice indicates the award is expected to be made about 10 days after the notice is posted.
Why is this described as a single-source award?
The notice provides three justifications: (1) it is described as a continuation action to avoid disrupting continuity or completion of an outreach and education effort; (2) it aligns with legislative intent and the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, including the recommendation to build broader public support; and (3) it claims unique qualifications for Syracuse University's Newhouse School, including technical expertise and the ability to leverage students and faculty for production and complementary materials.
Does the opportunity mention any target audiences or outreach channels?
Yes. The outreach angle highlights a focus on college-age audiences and the use of popular social media channels as part of the broader information campaign.
What are the key administrative dates listed in the record?
The record lists a posted and creation date of August 26, 2008, an original/current closing date of September 5, 2008, and an archive date of October 5, 2008.
If there is a closing date, can other organizations apply?
Based on the narrative description, no. Even though a closing date appears in the record, the notice states the government is not soliciting applications or proposals from other organizations for this award.
Who is the contact person for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact is Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist.
What is the contact phone number provided?
The phone number listed is 907-786-3611.
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