Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00083
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-AK GMU13 Subsistence Resource Populations Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2016 and posted on Apr 11, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 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 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 BLM-AK GMU13 Subsistence Resource Populations Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00083) is a Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on gathering and maintaining up-to-date wildlife population data that support federal subsistence management decisions in Alaska. The work is centered in Game Management Unit 13 (GMU13) and targets key subsistence species including moose, caribou, mountain goats, furbearers, small game, and upland birds. While the emphasis is on BLM-managed lands, the project also anticipates some monitoring on State of Alaska lands when needed, since animals routinely move across jurisdictional boundaries and population trends cannot be understood accurately if monitoring stops at property lines.
The core purpose of the project is practical: to produce the kinds of biological and movement information that land and wildlife managers rely on when evaluating permits and activities that could affect subsistence hunting opportunities and seasons on federal lands. The announcement notes that a state agency has historically handled monitoring and assessment of these game resources, and BLM is proposing a cooperative approach that shares resources, staff, and expertise rather than duplicating existing capabilities. In other words, the award is meant to strengthen and extend ongoing monitoring in GMU13, especially where federal subsistence responsibilities are most directly tied to BLM lands.
BLM indicates it will cost-share and jointly support field operations and data collection. Specific shared costs and logistical support mentioned include VHF/GPS collars, immobilization drugs, darting supplies, and the use of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, along with field staff time. These tools point to hands-on wildlife capture and tracking work, including collaring animals to track movements and survival, and using aerial platforms to locate animals, conduct composition surveys, and support capture operations. The expected outputs include population metrics such as twinning rates (a key indicator of nutritional condition and habitat quality in some ungulates), population composition (such as sex and age ratios), population size estimates, recruitment (the addition of young into the population), and movement data that clarify seasonal ranges, migration corridors, and how animals use BLM versus state lands.
From a grant administration standpoint, the opportunity was posted April 11, 2016, with a closing date of June 13, 2016. It anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of $500,000. The funding activity area is Natural Resources and the CFDA number listed is 15.231. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice. Overall, the opportunity is designed to fund collaborative, field-based wildlife monitoring in GMU13 that directly informs subsistence-related management and permit stipulations by improving the quality and continuity of population and movement data for major subsistence species.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM-AK GMU13 Subsistence Resource Populations Monitoring opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00083) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior (DOI) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on gathering and maintaining current wildlife population data in Alaska to support federal subsistence management decisions.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to produce practical biological and movement information that federal land and wildlife managers use when evaluating permits and activities that could affect subsistence hunting opportunities and seasons on federal lands. The work is intended to strengthen and extend ongoing monitoring rather than duplicate existing capabilities.
Where will the work take place?
The project is centered in Alaska Game Management Unit 13 (GMU13). While the emphasis is on BLM-managed lands, some monitoring is anticipated on State of Alaska lands when needed because wildlife movements and population trends cannot be accurately understood if monitoring stops at jurisdictional boundaries.
Which species are targeted for monitoring?
The opportunity targets key subsistence species, including moose, caribou, mountain goats, furbearers, small game, and upland birds.
Why does the project include monitoring on State of Alaska lands?
The announcement notes that animals routinely move across jurisdictional boundaries, and population trends cannot be understood accurately if monitoring is limited strictly to BLM property lines. Monitoring on state lands may be needed to interpret trends and movements relevant to federal subsistence management on BLM lands.
How does this project support federal subsistence management?
The project supports federal subsistence management by improving the quality and continuity of population and movement data used in decision-making. This information can inform permit evaluations and stipulations for activities that could impact subsistence hunting opportunities and seasons on federal lands.
Is this intended to replace existing monitoring efforts?
No. The notice indicates that a state agency has historically handled monitoring and assessment of these game resources, and BLM is proposing a cooperative approach that shares resources, staff, and expertise instead of duplicating existing capabilities.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
Based on the information provided, the award is structured to be collaborative, with BLM cost-sharing and jointly supporting field operations and data collection through shared equipment, logistics, and staff time.
What kinds of field methods and tools are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates hands-on wildlife capture and tracking work. Specific tools and support mentioned include VHF/GPS collars, immobilization drugs, darting supplies, and the use of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. These resources support capture operations, collaring, locating animals, and conducting aerial surveys such as composition surveys.
What types of data and metrics are expected as outputs?
Expected outputs include population metrics and movement information such as twinning rates, population composition (including sex and age ratios), population size estimates, recruitment (addition of young into the population), and movement data describing seasonal ranges, migration corridors, and use of BLM versus state lands.
What is meant by "twinning rates" in the expected outputs?
Twinning rates are identified as a key indicator of nutritional condition and habitat quality in some ungulates, and they are one of the population metrics expected from this monitoring effort.
How will movement data be used?
Movement data are expected to clarify seasonal ranges, migration corridors, and how animals use BLM-managed lands compared with state lands. This helps managers understand cross-boundary use patterns that matter for subsistence-related management decisions.
What kinds of aerial support are mentioned?
The notice mentions the use of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to support field operations, including locating animals, conducting composition surveys, and supporting capture operations.
Will BLM provide cost-sharing or in-kind support?
Yes. BLM indicates it will cost-share and jointly support field operations and data collection. Examples of shared costs and logistical support include collars (VHF/GPS), immobilization drugs, darting supplies, aircraft (fixed-wing and helicopters), and field staff time.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is L16AS00083.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 11, 2016, and the closing date was June 13, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount mentioned?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $500,000.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice.
Is the work limited strictly to BLM-managed lands?
No. While the emphasis is on BLM-managed lands, the project anticipates some monitoring on State of Alaska lands when needed to reflect animal movements and properly interpret population trends.
What management decisions is this monitoring meant to inform?
The monitoring is meant to inform federal subsistence management decisions, including evaluations of permits and activities that could affect subsistence hunting opportunities and seasons on federal lands.
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