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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Co Management of Subsistence use of Marine Mammals by Alaska Natives" 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 Aug 1, 2013 and posted on Aug 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,300.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $116,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Single Source Eligible applicants must be an Alaska Native Organization, headquartered in the Bristol Bay Reign and Tribally authorized by a majority of the walrus hunting Tribes in the region to represent said Tribes on issues related to subsistence use of Pacific walrus.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Co Management of Subsistence use of Marine Mammals by Alaska Natives" (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00291) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. It is built around the authority in Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which allows the Secretary of the Interior to form cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations. The overall purpose is to conserve marine mammals while supporting and formalizing co-management of Alaska Native subsistence use, meaning the work is intended to be shared between federal partners and Alaska Native organizations in a way that protects marine mammal populations and respects subsistence needs.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which typically signals that the federal agency expects to be more actively involved during the project period (for example, coordinating, providing technical input, or collaborating on research and monitoring). The funding activity is categorized under environment and natural resources, with a specific emphasis on subsistence use of marine mammals. The announcement anticipated a single award, and it was structured as a single-source opportunity, meaning it was not broadly competed among many applicants.
The eligible applicant for this particular announcement is narrowly defined. To qualify, an applicant had to be an Alaska Native Organization headquartered in the Bristol Bay region and tribally authorized by a majority of the walrus-hunting tribes in that region to represent them on issues tied to subsistence use of Pacific walrus. In practice, that eligibility language indicates the award was designed to support a specific, tribally backed co-management entity rather than multiple applicants across Alaska.
The types of activities supported by the agreement align with practical co-management needs and the scientific and administrative work required to sustain subsistence harvests over time. Allowable purposes include collecting and analyzing data on marine mammal populations (such as population status, distribution, health indicators, or trends); monitoring the subsistence harvest of marine mammals (for instance, documenting harvest levels, timing, locations, and community use patterns); participating in marine mammal research carried out by federal agencies, states, universities, or private organizations (which can include fieldwork support, local expertise, and coordination with communities); and developing or strengthening marine mammal co-management structures with federal and state agencies (such as protocols, communication systems, cooperative planning processes, and shared decision-making frameworks). Together, these activities are meant to improve both conservation outcomes and the durability and transparency of subsistence management.
Financially, the announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $23,300, with an award floor of $23,300 and an award ceiling of $116,500. No cost sharing or matching was required, reducing barriers for the eligible Alaska Native organization. Key dates show the opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2013, and it was archived on November 1, 2013. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (907-786-3412, KatherineSmiley@fws.gov). An additional information link was provided through the Alaska FWS marine mammal management page.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Co Management of Subsistence use of Marine Mammals by Alaska Natives."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F13AS00291.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What CFDA program is associated with this announcement?
The announcement is under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What legal authority supports this opportunity?
The announcement is built around Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, which allows the Secretary of the Interior to form cooperative agreements with Alaska Native organizations.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to conserve marine mammals while supporting and formalizing co-management of Alaska Native subsistence use, meaning work is shared between federal partners and Alaska Native organizations in a way that protects marine mammal populations and respects subsistence needs.
What does "co-management" mean in this context?
Co-management here refers to shared work and coordination between federal partners and Alaska Native organizations related to conservation and the subsistence use of marine mammals, with an emphasis on both protecting marine mammal populations and supporting subsistence needs.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
Why does it matter that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically signals that the federal agency expects to be more actively involved during the project period, such as coordinating, providing technical input, or collaborating on research and monitoring.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity is categorized under environment and natural resources, with a specific emphasis on subsistence use of marine mammals.
Was this opportunity competitive?
The announcement anticipated a single award and was structured as a single-source opportunity, meaning it was not broadly competed among many applicants.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Who was eligible to apply?
To qualify, an applicant had to be an Alaska Native Organization headquartered in the Bristol Bay region and tribally authorized by a majority of the walrus-hunting tribes in that region to represent them on issues tied to subsistence use of Pacific walrus.
Is eligibility limited to a specific region?
Yes. The eligible applicant needed to be headquartered in the Bristol Bay region.
Is tribal authorization required for eligibility?
Yes. The applicant had to be tribally authorized by a majority of the walrus-hunting tribes in the Bristol Bay region to represent them on issues related to subsistence use of Pacific walrus.
Does the eligibility language suggest the award was intended for a specific entity?
Yes. The narrow eligibility language indicates the award was designed to support a specific, tribally backed co-management entity rather than multiple applicants across Alaska.
What types of activities could be supported with this funding?
Supported activities include collecting and analyzing data on marine mammal populations; monitoring the subsistence harvest of marine mammals; participating in marine mammal research carried out by federal agencies, states, universities, or private organizations; and developing or strengthening marine mammal co-management structures with federal and state agencies.
What population data activities are included as allowable purposes?
Allowable purposes include collecting and analyzing data on marine mammal populations, such as population status, distribution, health indicators, or trends.
What does "monitoring the subsistence harvest" involve under this opportunity?
Examples given include documenting harvest levels, timing, locations, and community use patterns.
Can the funded organization participate in research led by other entities?
Yes. The agreement can support participation in marine mammal research carried out by federal agencies, states, universities, or private organizations, including fieldwork support, local expertise, and coordination with communities.
What co-management structure activities are allowable?
Allowable purposes include developing or strengthening marine mammal co-management structures with federal and state agencies, such as protocols, communication systems, cooperative planning processes, and shared decision-making frameworks.
How do these activities relate to the program goals?
Together, the described activities are meant to improve conservation outcomes and the durability and transparency of subsistence management.
What is the estimated total funding amount listed?
The announcement listed an estimated total funding amount of $23,300.
What is the award floor?
The award floor was $23,300.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $116,500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 1, 2013.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 15, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on November 1, 2013.
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What contact information is provided for the point of contact?
Katherine Smiley can be reached at (907) 786-3412 or KatherineSmiley@fws.gov.
Was any additional information link referenced?
Yes. An additional information link was provided through the Alaska U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service marine mammal management page.
Which marine mammal species is specifically referenced in the eligibility description?
The eligibility language specifically references Pacific walrus in connection with subsistence use issues represented by the tribally authorized organization.
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