Opportunity Information: Apply for G26AS00099
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- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-03-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-04-25. (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 $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G26AS00099) is a discretionary, science and technology focused cooperative agreement being offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Alaska Science Center (ASC). The project centers on improving how polar bear populations are assessed in Arctic Alaska and adjacent regions, specifically for the Southern Beaufort Sea (SBS) and Northern Beaufort Sea (NBS) subpopulations. The driving need is that the SBS population has shown a declining abundance trend, while the current abundance estimate for the NBS population is considered outdated. Together, those gaps create an urgent management need for updated, defensible estimates of abundance and trend.
A major second focus is harvest sustainability and risk. The SBS subpopulation is subject to a mix of human-related (anthropogenic) pressures that can increase mortality risk, which in turn could affect whether subsistence harvest levels remain sustainable over time. Because polar bear harvest decisions are often made in a co-management context, the project is designed to produce information that can directly support harvest management by characterizing the risk of under-harvesting or over-harvesting the SBS subpopulation, given uncertainty in population dynamics and external stressors.
Technically, the work is expected to use a recently developed integrated population model (IPM). An IPM is a statistical modeling approach that combines multiple data sources into one coherent population assessment, typically integrating information on survival, reproduction, population counts or indices, and other demographic data. In this opportunity, ASC is making a substantial contribution by providing roughly 20 years of existing data on polar bear population dynamics for use in the analyses. Beyond simply applying an IPM, the project specifically calls for an approach that blends western scientific methods with Indigenous Knowledge, reflecting the reality that long-term observations and community knowledge can add critical context to wildlife population understanding and management decisions in the Arctic.
The agency is seeking a partner through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, which is structured to support collaborative research, technical assistance, and education between federal agencies and participating institutions. Eligibility is limited: applicants must already be participating partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The intent is to bring in a collaborator with demonstrated experience in polar bear population dynamics research and the capacity to carry out advanced modeling and risk assessment work in a way that is useful for management.
The expected outcome is a stronger, updated set of abundance estimates for both the SBS and NBS subpopulations, plus a clear assessment of harvest risk for SBS that can inform decisions about sustainable subsistence harvest. The results are meant to improve USGS research products on vital rates and trends and to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and co-management entities responsible for ensuring polar bear harvest remains sustainable. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $180,000, and the application closing date is April 25, 2026 (CFDA 15.808).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is G26AS00099.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), specifically the Alaska Science Center (ASC).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a discretionary, science and technology focused cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of this project?
The project focuses on improving how polar bear populations are assessed in Arctic Alaska and nearby regions by producing updated, defensible estimates of abundance and trend.
Which polar bear subpopulations are the focus of the work?
The project specifically targets the Southern Beaufort Sea (SBS) and Northern Beaufort Sea (NBS) polar bear subpopulations.
Why is updated population assessment needed for the Southern Beaufort Sea (SBS) subpopulation?
The SBS subpopulation has shown a declining abundance trend, creating an urgent need for updated assessments that can support management decisions.
Why is updated population assessment needed for the Northern Beaufort Sea (NBS) subpopulation?
The current abundance estimate for the NBS subpopulation is described as outdated, which limits its usefulness for current management and planning.
What is the second major focus area of this grant?
A major second focus is harvest sustainability and risk, especially for the SBS subpopulation.
What does the opportunity mean by harvest risk for the SBS subpopulation?
The opportunity highlights the need to characterize the risk of under-harvesting or over-harvesting the SBS subpopulation, taking into account uncertainty in population dynamics and external stressors that can affect mortality and sustainability over time.
Why is harvest risk analysis important for this work?
Because polar bear harvest decisions are often made in a co-management context, the project is designed to produce information that can be used directly to support harvest management decisions, including sustaining subsistence harvest over time.
What kinds of pressures are noted as influencing SBS mortality risk?
The SBS subpopulation is described as being subject to multiple anthropogenic (human-related) pressures that can increase mortality risk.
What modeling approach is expected for the project?
The work is expected to use a recently developed Integrated Population Model (IPM).
What is an Integrated Population Model (IPM) in the context of this opportunity?
An IPM is a statistical modeling approach that combines multiple data sources into one coherent population assessment, typically integrating information on survival, reproduction, population counts or indices, and other demographic data.
What data will USGS Alaska Science Center (ASC) contribute to the project?
ASC is making a substantial contribution by providing roughly 20 years of existing data on polar bear population dynamics for use in the analyses.
Does the project require integrating Indigenous Knowledge?
Yes. The opportunity specifically calls for an approach that blends western scientific methods with Indigenous Knowledge, recognizing that long-term observations and community knowledge can add important context for understanding wildlife populations and supporting Arctic management decisions.
What program structure is this opportunity being offered through?
This opportunity is being offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, which supports collaborative research, technical assistance, and education between federal agencies and participating institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to applicants that are already participating partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
How many awards does the opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $180,000.
When is the application closing date?
The application closing date is April 25, 2026.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.808.
What expertise is USGS seeking in the selected partner?
The intent is to bring in a collaborator with demonstrated experience in polar bear population dynamics research and the capacity to carry out advanced modeling and risk assessment work in a way that is useful for management.
What are the expected deliverables or outcomes?
Expected outcomes include updated, defensible abundance estimates for both the SBS and NBS subpopulations and a clear assessment of harvest risk for SBS to inform sustainable subsistence harvest decisions.
How will the results be used?
The results are intended to improve USGS research products on vital rates and trends and to support the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and co-management entities responsible for ensuring polar bear harvest remains sustainable.
Is this project focused on research, management support, or both?
Both. The project is framed as science and technology work (including advanced statistical modeling), while also being designed to produce outputs that can directly support management decisions related to abundance, trend, and harvest sustainability.
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