Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM AK NOI09 0005
Apply for BLM AK NOI09 0005
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fish Distribution and Habitat Use Delineation within the Boundary of the Glennallen Field Office, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 6, 2009 and posted on Jul 6, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fish Distribution and Habitat Use Delineation within the Boundary of the Glennallen Field Office, Alaska grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM AK NOI09 0005) was a discretionary Department of the Interior grant focused on natural resources management, specifically fish conservation and habitat protection in Alaska waters managed within or associated with the Bureau of Land Managements Glennallen Field Office area. The central purpose of the project was to generate practical, management-ready information on where key fish species occur throughout the year, how they use different habitat types seasonally, and how abundant the targeted populations are in the sampled areas. The work was framed around producing a clear, consolidated stock report at the end of the project so that the findings could be used directly to guide protective actions for habitats that are particularly important at certain times of year.
The project set out two primary technical objectives. First, it aimed to determine the seasonal distribution and habitat use patterns of Arctic grayling in the upper Delta River and steelhead in the Gulkana River. To do this, the study proposed the use of implanted radio transmitters, which implies capturing fish, surgically implanting radio tags following established fish-handling and tagging protocols, and then tracking tagged individuals over time to document movement, holding areas, migration timing, and habitat selection across seasons. This type of telemetry-based approach is commonly used to identify critical habitats such as overwintering pools, spawning areas, summer foraging reaches, migratory corridors, and thermal refuges, all of which can be difficult to delineate reliably through occasional observational surveys alone.
Second, the project aimed to determine the relative population abundance of the sampled populations. In practice, this typically means collecting field data that allow managers to compare how many fish are present across locations, seasons, or years, without necessarily producing a full absolute population estimate for the entire river system. Depending on the methods used by the grantee, relative abundance could be derived from standardized sampling (for example, consistent effort measures using nets, angling, or electrofishing where appropriate and permitted), mark-recapture style indices tied to tagged fish encounters, or other repeatable survey approaches. The intent is to provide a defensible baseline or comparative index that helps managers interpret whether a population appears relatively strong, limited, concentrated in a few key habitats, or potentially vulnerable to disturbance.
A major deliverable was the production of a stock report summarizing the collected telemetry and abundance information at the conclusion of the project. This report was intended to translate field data into actionable conclusions, such as identifying seasonally important habitat areas that warrant special consideration during land use planning, permitting, or timing restrictions for activities that could affect fish or aquatic habitat. In other words, the report was meant to support decisions that prevent impacts during sensitive periods and protect river reaches that are disproportionately important for sustaining these high value species.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award floor was listed as $25,000, indicating smaller proposals could be considered as long as they met the project goals and scope. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing financial barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility was limited to state governments, which fits the fisheries management context in Alaska where state agencies often lead or partner on fish research and monitoring. The program was associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, aligning it with broader federal conservation and resource stewardship objectives.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on July 6, 2009, with a closing date of July 17, 2009, and it was later archived on August 30, 2009. Additional information was routed through Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Sandra S. Smith (s2smith@blm.gov). Overall, the grant was structured to fund a focused, telemetry-driven field study paired with abundance indexing and culminating in a formal stock report, all aimed at improving habitat protection and management for Arctic grayling and steelhead in the specified river systems.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Fish Distribution and Habitat Use Delineation within the Boundary of the Glennallen Field Office, Alaska.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM AK NOI09 0005.
Which federal agency and department offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant under the U.S. Department of the Interior, associated with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically tied to the Glennallen Field Office area in Alaska.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to generate practical, management-ready information on:
- Where key fish species occur throughout the year
- How they use different habitat types seasonally
- How abundant the targeted populations are in sampled areas
The project was designed to culminate in a consolidated stock report intended to directly support fish habitat protection and management decisions.
What geographic area did the project focus on?
The work focused on Alaska waters managed within or associated with the BLM Glennallen Field Office boundary, with specific study areas in the upper Delta River and the Gulkana River.
Which fish species were targeted?
The opportunity specifically targeted:
- Arctic grayling in the upper Delta River
- Steelhead in the Gulkana River
What were the two primary technical objectives?
The project described two main technical objectives:
- Determine seasonal distribution and habitat use patterns of Arctic grayling (upper Delta River) and steelhead (Gulkana River).
- Determine the relative population abundance of the sampled populations.
How was the project expected to determine seasonal distribution and habitat use?
The study proposed using implanted radio transmitters. This implies capturing fish, surgically implanting radio tags using established fish-handling and tagging protocols, and tracking tagged fish over time to document seasonal movement and habitat selection.
What kinds of habitat features might telemetry help identify?
Telemetry-based tracking is commonly used to identify critical habitats such as:
- Overwintering pools
- Spawning areas
- Summer foraging reaches
- Migratory corridors
- Thermal refuges
The intent was to delineate seasonally important areas that may not be reliably identified through occasional observational surveys alone.
What does "relative population abundance" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, relative abundance refers to field data and indices that allow managers to compare how many fish are present across locations, seasons, or years, without necessarily producing a full absolute estimate for the entire river system.
How might relative abundance be measured under this project?
The description indicates relative abundance could be derived from repeatable approaches such as:
- Standardized sampling with consistent effort (for example, using nets, angling, or electrofishing where appropriate and permitted)
- Mark-recapture style indices tied to encounters with tagged fish
- Other repeatable survey approaches chosen by the grantee
What was the major deliverable for this grant?
A major deliverable was a stock report summarizing the telemetry and abundance information at the conclusion of the project.
What was the stock report expected to be used for?
The stock report was intended to translate field findings into actionable conclusions to guide protective actions, such as:
- Identifying seasonally important habitat areas needing special consideration
- Supporting land use planning and permitting decisions
- Informing timing restrictions to avoid impacts during sensitive periods
- Helping protect river reaches disproportionately important to sustaining the species
How much funding was available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
Was there an award minimum (award floor)?
Yes. The award floor was listed as $25,000, meaning smaller proposals could be considered if they met the project goals and scope.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 6, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2009.
Where was additional information provided or applications routed?
Additional information was routed through Grants.gov.
Who was listed as the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Sandra S. Smith at s2smith@blm.gov.
What kind of project was this, in plain terms?
It was structured to fund a focused field study using radio-tag telemetry and abundance indexing, ending with a formal stock report. The overall aim was to improve habitat protection and management for Arctic grayling and steelhead in the specified river systems within the Glennallen Field Office context.
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