Documentary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge 50th Anniversary | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 70181AR049) is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7 notice describing the planned award of a single cooperative agreement to Alaska Geographic in Anchorage, Alaska, to support the creation of a documentary film celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Arctic Refuge anniversary date referenced is Dec. 6, 2010, and the documentary is intended to serve as the centerpiece public-facing product for the agency s anniversary celebration. Because the refuge is extremely remote, with no road access and no visitor facilities or internal roads, the agency frames the film as a way to bring the refuge to the broader public by showcasing its wildlife, landscapes, and distinctive ecological attributes across its five ecosystem continuum.

The notice is explicit that it is not a competitive solicitation and not a request for proposals. The government states it does not intend to accept proposals from other entities and that the award will be made about 10 days after the notice. In other words, this is essentially an informational posting describing an intended single-source award rather than an open funding competition. The instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement under a discretionary education activity category, which signals an arrangement where USFWS and the recipient are expected to work cooperatively, rather than a standard grant with minimal federal involvement.

The project purpose centers on producing a time-critical documentary that can be completed and used as part of the 50th anniversary programming. Under the agreement, Alaska Geographic is expected to provide project management support and technical assistance across the full documentary lifecycle, including production coordination, review processes, and then the marketing and distribution phases once the film is complete. The emphasis is not only on making the film but also on ensuring it reaches audiences through an organized outreach and distribution plan.

USFWS justifies the single-source approach by describing Alaska Geographic s unique qualifications and existing relationship with the agency. Alaska Geographic is presented as the official regional cooperating association and nonprofit partner for the 16 national wildlife refuges in Alaska and operates under an existing Memorandum of Agreement with USFWS to conduct educational and interpretive work that increases public understanding of Alaska s natural, cultural, and historic resources. The agency highlights Alaska Geographic s long track record (about 50 years) in interpretation and education, along with prior experience producing documentaries for federal agencies and distributing film and video products through television, internet channels, and film festivals. The notice also points to specific relevant experience managing a film project about Arctic Alaska produced in cooperation with the National Park Service, suggesting the organization has proven capacity to handle both the content and logistics of similar work.

Another key rationale is Alaska Geographic s ability to accelerate public access to the finished film through established outreach infrastructure in Alaska, including educational bookstores located on public lands statewide. The notice also notes that Alaska Geographic will contribute its own resources, including funding and technical expertise related to reproduction of the film, as well as in-kind donations of labor, equipment, and materials. These factors, combined with identified key project management capacity and the time-sensitive nature of the anniversary milestone, are cited as reasons competition is not pursued.

From the funding details provided, the opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with estimated total funding of 366,421, an award ceiling of 316,421, and an award floor of 250,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, even though Alaska Geographic is expected to contribute in-kind support and potentially additional resources. The CFDA listing included is 15.649 (Service Training and Technical Assistance, generic training), aligning the project with education and outreach objectives rather than infrastructure or resource management.

Key administrative dates shown in the listing include a posted date of Jul 19, 2010, and a closing date of Jul 29, 2010, with an archive date of Aug 28, 2010. Even though a closing date is displayed in the system, the narrative makes clear that the notice functions as a public announcement of an intended award rather than an open application window. The agency contact listed for access issues is Maureen Clark at 907 786 3469.

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