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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Genetic Capture Recapture of Polar Bears in the Chukchi Sea" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2010 and posted on Sep 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,350.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,350.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "Genetic Capture Recapture of Polar Bears in the Chukchi Sea" (Funding Opportunity Number 70181AR068), is a discretionary Cooperative Agreement issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7, under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). The agency states up front that this is a single-source award notice rather than a competitive solicitation, meaning it is not requesting or accepting proposals from other organizations. The planned award is to be made shortly after the notice period (noted as 9 days after posting). The total funding amount is fixed at USD 31,350, with the award floor and ceiling both set at USD 31,350, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
The purpose of the agreement is to fund the Russian Marine Mammal Council to collect and analyze genetic samples from polar bears that use the Chukchi Sea and the northern Bering Sea region. The central idea is to strengthen U.S.-Russia coordination in managing this shared polar bear population by improving the scientific evidence base. By using genetic data, the project aims to support better understanding of where bears move and how they are distributed across the region, while also feeding into a joint U.S.-Russia genetic capture-recapture effort. Over the long term, that combined dataset is intended to help estimate key population parameters such as vital rates (for example, survival and recruitment) and overall population size, which are fundamental inputs for conservation and management decisions.
The project objectives focus on the 2011 to 2013 field seasons in Russia, specifically targeting sample collection on the Chukotkan coast and Wrangel Island. The planned samples include hair and fecal material, with biopsy samples also mentioned as a possibility. Once collected, the samples are to be processed using rigorous, verified genetic techniques capable of identifying individual polar bears, which is essential for capture-recapture analysis using DNA rather than physical marking. The resulting genetic identifications and associated metadata are intended to be merged with samples collected in the United States to form a joint dataset. Beyond data collection and analysis, the agreement also anticipates active collaboration between investigators on both sides and a deliverable in the form of a manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
The justification for making this a single-source award is based on the claimed unique qualifications of the Russian Marine Mammal Council and, in particular, the experience and position of Andrei Boltunov. The notice emphasizes that he has studied polar bears in Russia for more than 20 years and has established relationships with local communities along the Chukotkan coast as well as with researchers on Wrangel Island. Those partnerships are presented as critical for operating in remote areas where access, local coordination, and logistics can be major barriers. The notice also notes his role in the U.S.-Russia scientific working group that advises the bilateral polar bear commission under the U.S.-Russia Agreement for polar bear conservation, and describes him as one of only a small number of biologists working on the Chukchi-Bering Seas polar bear population. Taken together, the agency argues that this combination of technical expertise, long-term regional experience, and on-the-ground relationships makes the recipient uniquely positioned to carry out the work effectively.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 23, 2010, and an archive date of October 23, 2010. The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), though in practice the notice clarifies the government intent to fund a specific organization via single-source cooperative agreement. A contact is provided for access issues with the full announcement: Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, with a phone number beginning with 907 786 (the remainder is cut off in the provided text).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant notice?
The notice is titled "Genetic Capture Recapture of Polar Bears in the Chukchi Sea". The Funding Opportunity Number is 70181AR068.
Which federal agency is issuing this opportunity?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Headquarters Region 7.
What type of federal award is being used?
The notice describes the award as a discretionary Cooperative Agreement.
Is this a competitive grant where other organizations can apply?
No. The agency states that this is a single-source award notice rather than a competitive solicitation, and that it is not requesting or accepting proposals from other organizations.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The purpose of the agreement is to fund the Russian Marine Mammal Council to collect and analyze genetic samples from polar bears using the Chukchi Sea and northern Bering Sea region.
What is the CFDA program associated with this notice?
The notice is listed under CFDA 15.650, described as Research Grants - Generic.
How much funding is available under this notice?
The total funding amount is USD 31,350.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are set at USD 31,350, meaning the award amount is fixed at that level.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when does it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 15, 2010. The original and current closing date is September 23, 2010.
When is the notice expected to be archived?
The archive date listed is October 23, 2010.
When does the agency expect to make the award?
The agency indicates the planned award will be made shortly after the notice period, noted as 9 days after posting.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The agreement is intended to support collection and analysis of genetic samples from polar bears in the Chukchi Sea and northern Bering Sea, with the broader goal of strengthening U.S.-Russia coordination for management of this shared polar bear population by improving the scientific evidence base.
What scientific approach is being used in the project?
The project centers on genetic capture-recapture, using DNA-based identification of individual polar bears rather than physical marking, to support capture-recapture analyses.
What types of samples are expected to be collected?
The planned samples include hair and fecal material. Biopsy samples are also mentioned as a possibility.
Where will field sampling take place?
The objectives focus on the 2011 to 2013 field seasons in Russia, specifically targeting the Chukotkan coast and Wrangel Island.
How will the genetic samples be processed?
The notice states that samples are to be processed using rigorous, verified genetic techniques capable of identifying individual polar bears, which is essential for DNA-based capture-recapture analysis.
Will the Russian genetic data be combined with U.S. data?
Yes. The genetic identifications and associated metadata are intended to be merged with samples collected in the United States to create a joint dataset.
What is the long-term management or conservation value described in the notice?
Over the long term, the combined U.S.-Russia dataset is intended to help estimate key population parameters such as vital rates (for example, survival and recruitment) and overall population size, which are described as fundamental inputs for conservation and management decisions.
Does the agreement include collaboration between U.S. and Russian investigators?
Yes. The notice anticipates active collaboration between investigators on both sides as part of the joint effort.
Are there any publication or reporting deliverables mentioned?
Yes. The agreement anticipates a deliverable in the form of a manuscript submitted to a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Why is this being handled as a single-source award?
The notice justifies the single-source approach based on the claimed unique qualifications of the Russian Marine Mammal Council and, in particular, the experience and position of Andrei Boltunov, including long-term work in Russia, relationships with local communities along the Chukotkan coast, and established connections with researchers on Wrangel Island.
What specific qualifications are highlighted for Andrei Boltunov?
The notice emphasizes that he has studied polar bears in Russia for more than 20 years, has established relationships with local communities along the Chukotkan coast, and works with researchers on Wrangel Island. It also notes his role in the U.S.-Russia scientific working group that advises the bilateral polar bear commission under the U.S.-Russia Agreement for polar bear conservation, and describes him as one of only a small number of biologists working on the Chukchi-Bering Seas polar bear population.
What eligible applicant category is listed in the notice?
The eligible applicant category listed is nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). However, the notice also clarifies the government intent to fund a specific organization via a single-source cooperative agreement.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues with the full announcement?
The notice provides a contact for access issues: Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, with a phone number beginning with 907 786 (the remainder is not included in the provided text).
Does the notice include a full phone number for the contact?
No. Only the beginning of the phone number is shown (907 786), and the remaining digits are cut off in the provided information.
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