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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EWC 2012 1 Eskimo Walrus Commission" 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 Jun 22, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $194,459.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $194,459.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "EWC 2012 1 Eskimo Walrus Commission" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00248) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 notice stating the agency's intent to issue a single-source Cooperative Agreement to Kawerak, Inc. on behalf of the Eskimo Walrus Commission (EWC). It is explicitly not a competitive funding announcement and not a request for proposals, meaning the government does not plan to accept or review applications from other organizations. The USFWS indicated the award would be made about 15 days after the notice was posted.
At its core, the agreement is meant to continue a long-running co-management partnership between USFWS and the EWC focused on conservation of the Pacific walrus in Alaska and the co-management of walrus harvest for subsistence use. The partnership is grounded in Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which supports cooperative, community-involved approaches to managing marine mammals used for subsistence, while still meeting federal conservation and oversight responsibilities. In practical terms, the agreement supports shared decision-making and coordinated work between federal managers and the Alaska Native communities whose livelihoods and culture are closely tied to walrus hunting.
The stated objectives are fourfold. First, the agreement supports efforts to conserve Pacific walrus in Alaska. Second, it strengthens co-management of subsistence walrus use by ensuring subsistence users are directly involved through the EWC structure. Third, it helps provide the Commission with information on walrus population status and trends so it can promote sound management practices and effectively represent the interests of subsistence hunters and communities. Fourth, it helps provide USFWS with information needed to monitor walrus population status and trends so the agency can fulfill its federal species oversight obligations. Overall, the work is framed as ongoing support and assistance that keeps established co-management activities functioning smoothly and continuously.
The notice also lays out several reasons the award is being made as a single-source action rather than competed. One reason is location and logistics: the EWC is headquartered in Nome, Alaska, a regional hub close to major walrus hunting communities, which reduces travel costs and makes coordination with hunters and commissioners more practical. Another reason is legislative intent: the notice cites congressional budget appropriations history from 1997 as indicating Congress intended an ongoing co-management relationship specifically for Pacific walrus to be established with the EWC, under the authority of Section 119 of the MMPA. A third reason is continuity: the co-management arrangement has been operating since 1997, and competing the activity could disrupt established relationships, data systems, and community engagement methods that are central to effective co-management. Finally, the agency emphasizes technical and cultural expertise: the EWC was formed in 1978 as a consortium of Alaska Native hunters and is described as the only tribally authorized Alaska Native organization representing 19 of Alaska's largest coastal walrus hunting communities. Each member community's federally recognized tribal government appoints a commissioner, creating a formal governance channel for subsistence hunter representation and local knowledge to inform management.
In describing what makes the EWC uniquely qualified, the notice highlights the types of activities Section 119 of the MMPA supports, such as collecting and analyzing data on marine mammal populations, monitoring subsistence harvest, participating in research with federal, state, academic, and private partners, and developing co-management structures with agencies. The EWC is presented as having extensive experience in harvest data collection and in documenting traditional ecological knowledge across the Bering and Chukchi Sea coasts, plus a long track record partnering with USFWS on walrus research projects and building capacity for co-management over multiple decades.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant made through a Cooperative Agreement (which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project). The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA program listed is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance. The expected number of awards is one, with estimated total funding of $194,459 and matching not required. The notice was posted June 22, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 7, 2012, and it was later archived on August 13, 2012. Although eligible applicant categories are listed broadly for nonprofits, the single-source nature of the action makes clear that the intended recipient is the Eskimo Walrus Commission via Kawerak, Inc. The listed point of contact is Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer, USFWS (907-786-3611, richprimmer@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this notice?
The notice is titled "EWC 2012 1 Eskimo Walrus Commission" and the Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00248.
Which federal agency issued this grant notice?
The notice was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 7.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a competitive funding announcement and not a request for proposals. The government does not plan to accept or review applications from other organizations.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The USFWS stated its intent to issue a single-source Cooperative Agreement to Kawerak, Inc. on behalf of the Eskimo Walrus Commission (EWC).
Should other organizations apply for this funding?
Based on the notice, no. Because this is a single-source action and not a request for proposals, the agency does not plan to accept or review applications from other organizations.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, described as a discretionary grant.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply in this context?
The notice identifies the award as a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement during the project, as opposed to a standard grant with less agency participation.
What is the main purpose of this Cooperative Agreement?
The agreement is intended to continue a long-running co-management partnership between USFWS and the EWC focused on conservation of the Pacific walrus in Alaska and co-management of walrus harvest for subsistence use.
What legal authority or policy foundation is cited for this partnership?
The notice cites Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) as the basis for cooperative, community-involved approaches to managing marine mammals used for subsistence, while meeting federal conservation and oversight responsibilities.
What are the stated objectives of the agreement?
The notice lists four objectives:
- Support efforts to conserve Pacific walrus in Alaska.
- Strengthen co-management of subsistence walrus use by ensuring subsistence users are directly involved through the EWC structure.
- Provide the EWC with information on walrus population status and trends to promote sound management practices and represent subsistence hunters and communities.
- Provide USFWS with information needed to monitor walrus population status and trends to fulfill federal species oversight obligations.
What kinds of activities are associated with Section 119 co-management efforts (as described in the notice)?
The notice highlights activities such as collecting and analyzing data on marine mammal populations, monitoring subsistence harvest, participating in research with federal, state, academic, and private partners, and developing co-management structures with agencies.
Why is this being issued as a single-source award instead of being competed?
The notice gives several reasons for a single-source action:
- Location and logistics: The EWC is headquartered in Nome, Alaska, a regional hub close to major walrus hunting communities, which supports practical coordination and reduced travel costs.
- Legislative intent: The notice cites congressional budget appropriations history from 1997 as indicating intent for an ongoing co-management relationship for Pacific walrus to be established with the EWC under Section 119 of the MMPA.
- Continuity: The co-management arrangement has been operating since 1997, and competing the activity could disrupt established relationships, data systems, and community engagement methods.
- Technical and cultural expertise: The EWC is described as the only tribally authorized Alaska Native organization representing 19 of Alaska's largest coastal walrus hunting communities.
What makes the Eskimo Walrus Commission (EWC) uniquely qualified according to the notice?
The notice states that the EWC was formed in 1978 as a consortium of Alaska Native hunters, represents 19 major coastal walrus hunting communities, and is the only tribally authorized Alaska Native organization in this role. It also describes the EWC as having extensive experience in harvest data collection, documenting traditional ecological knowledge across the Bering and Chukchi Sea coasts, and partnering with USFWS on walrus research and co-management capacity-building over multiple decades.
How is the EWC governed, according to the notice?
The notice states that each member community's federally recognized tribal government appoints a commissioner, creating a formal governance channel for subsistence hunter representation and local knowledge to inform management.
What is the program area or activity category for this funding?
The activity category is listed as Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA program listed is 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $194,459.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states that matching is not required.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted on June 22, 2012.
What were the closing dates listed in the notice?
The original and current closing date listed is July 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice indicates it was later archived on August 13, 2012.
When did USFWS indicate the award would be made?
The notice states the award would be made about 15 days after the notice was posted.
Are eligible applicant categories listed, and how do they relate to the single-source intent?
The notice lists eligible applicant categories broadly (including nonprofits). However, it also clearly states this is a single-source action with an intended recipient (the EWC via Kawerak, Inc.), and that it is not a competitive announcement.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The listed point of contact is Rich Primmer, Agreement Officer, USFWS. Phone: (907) 786-3611. Email: richprimmer@fws.gov.
What species and geographic area are the focus of the work?
The notice focuses on the Pacific walrus in Alaska, with activities tied to Alaska Native coastal communities and traditional walrus hunting areas (including references to the Bering and Chukchi Sea coasts).
What is meant by "co-management" in this notice?
As described, co-management refers to shared decision-making and coordinated work between federal managers (USFWS) and Alaska Native communities, organized through the EWC, to support walrus conservation and management of subsistence harvest.
How long has this co-management relationship been in place?
The notice states that the co-management arrangement has been operating since 1997, and it describes the agreement as continuing an established, long-running partnership.
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