Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00134
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Network based Water Temperature Monitoring of Salmon Habitat in the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.669 Cooperative Landscape Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2015 and posted on Mar 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,355.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,937.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The Service Intends to award a single source financial assistance agreement, as authorized by 505 DM 2.14 (B), to each of the following entities ADFG, Old Harbor Tribal Council and Larson Bay Tribal Council.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Network based Water Temperature Monitoring of Salmon Habitat in the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00134) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding program designed to expand and support a coordinated, partner-driven network for monitoring water temperatures in salmon-bearing waters across the Kodiak Archipelago. The core purpose is to build a shared, consistent temperature dataset that can help managers and communities better understand how salmon habitat conditions may shift as stream and river temperatures change over time, including potential changes linked to climate trends and local watershed conditions. The effort is rooted in a voluntary participation approach, meaning the network depends on collaboration among multiple organizations that agree to collect, contribute, and share data under a common implementation plan.
This opportunity grew out of earlier planning led by the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which developed a water temperature monitoring implementation plan with support from the Western Alaska Landscape Conservation Cooperative (Western Alaska LCC). Refuge staff partnered initially with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the Sun'aq Tribe, and the Kodiak Aquaculture Association, and then conducted outreach to bring in additional participants willing to place and maintain temperature sensors, follow agreed-upon protocols, and contribute their data. In 2015, the Western Alaska LCC provided funding to the Refuge to launch the monitoring network as described in that strategic plan, and this announcement reflects the next step of funding specific partners to carry out on-the-ground monitoring work.
The work described centers on collecting and sharing water temperature data for at least two years. That multi-year timeframe is important because temperature conditions can vary widely by season and from year to year; a longer record improves confidence in identifying patterns that matter for salmon, such as unusually warm periods during spawning or rearing, or changing timing of seasonal temperature peaks. By coordinating data collection across partners and locations, the network aims to improve the overall information base available to evaluate habitat vulnerability and resilience, compare conditions among watersheds, and support better-informed management discussions about salmon conservation in the region.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically indicates an active federal role during the period of performance (for example, coordination support, technical guidance, or shared responsibilities tied to network implementation). The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation). The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $29,355, with an expected three awards. Individual award sizes were relatively small and structured within an award floor of $8,271 and an award ceiling of $12,937. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which reduces barriers to participation for smaller organizations and Tribal entities.
Eligibility for this particular opportunity was narrowly defined. The FWS stated its intent to make single-source financial assistance agreements, under the relevant policy authority (505 DM 2.14(B)), to three specific entities: the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the Old Harbor Tribal Council, and the Larson Bay Tribal Council. In practice, that means this funding was not a broadly competitive open call; it was targeted to these partners to support their roles within the established monitoring network.
Key dates indicate the opportunity was posted and created on March 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 23, 2015, and an archive date of March 16, 2016. The short application window aligns with the single-source nature of the awards and suggests the program was focused on quickly deploying funds to identified partners so monitoring could proceed on schedule.
For additional details, the announcement referenced an FWS Alaska funding opportunity webpage (http://www.fws.gov/alaska/fundingopportunity.htm). The listed point of contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement was Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable at 907-786-3412 or KatherineSmiley@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Network based Water Temperature Monitoring of Salmon Habitat in the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00134.
3) Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding opportunity.
4) What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to expand and support a coordinated, partner-driven network that monitors water temperatures in salmon-bearing waters across the Kodiak Archipelago. The goal is to build a shared, consistent dataset that can help managers and communities understand how salmon habitat conditions may change as stream and river temperatures shift over time.
5) What kinds of environmental questions is the monitoring meant to support?
The monitoring is intended to help identify patterns that matter for salmon habitat, such as unusually warm periods during spawning or rearing, changes in the timing of seasonal temperature peaks, and potential shifts linked to climate trends and local watershed conditions.
6) What geographic area does this effort cover?
The monitoring network focuses on salmon-bearing waters across the Kodiak Archipelago, Alaska.
7) Is the monitoring network based on required participation?
No. The effort is rooted in voluntary participation, meaning the network depends on collaboration among organizations that agree to collect, contribute, and share data under a common implementation plan.
8) What does "network-based" monitoring mean in this announcement?
It refers to multiple partner organizations collecting water temperature data at multiple locations using shared protocols and contributing their data into a coordinated, consistent dataset under a common plan.
9) How long is the monitoring expected to last?
The work centers on collecting and sharing water temperature data for at least two years.
10) Why does the announcement emphasize a multi-year (two-year or more) dataset?
Because water temperatures can vary widely by season and from year to year. A longer record improves confidence in identifying meaningful patterns and changes that affect salmon habitat conditions.
11) What are partners expected to do as part of the monitoring network?
Partners were expected to place and maintain temperature sensors, follow agreed-upon protocols, and contribute their collected data for shared use under the network implementation plan.
12) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
13) What does it mean that the instrument is a Cooperative Agreement?
The announcement indicates that a Cooperative Agreement typically involves an active federal role during the period of performance, such as coordination support, technical guidance, or shared responsibilities tied to implementing the network.
14) What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
15) What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.669 (Cooperative Landscape Conservation).
16) How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $29,355.
17) How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated three awards.
18) What were the typical minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $8,271 and the award ceiling was $12,937.
19) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
20) Who was eligible to apply for this particular opportunity?
Eligibility was narrowly defined. FWS stated its intent to make single-source financial assistance agreements to three specific entities: the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the Old Harbor Tribal Council, and the Larson Bay Tribal Council.
21) Was this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. Based on the announcement, this was a targeted, single-source approach rather than a broadly competitive open call.
22) What policy authority is cited for the single-source intent?
The announcement cites policy authority 505 DM 2.14(B).
23) What earlier planning or work led to this funding opportunity?
The opportunity grew out of earlier planning led by the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge, which developed a water temperature monitoring implementation plan with support from the Western Alaska Landscape Conservation Cooperative (Western Alaska LCC).
24) Which organizations were mentioned as early partners in planning?
The Refuge initially partnered with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG), the Sun'aq Tribe, and the Kodiak Aquaculture Association, and then conducted outreach to bring in additional participants.
25) What role did the Western Alaska LCC play in launching the network?
In 2015, the Western Alaska LCC provided funding to the Refuge to launch the monitoring network as described in the strategic plan. This announcement represents the next step of funding specific partners to perform on-the-ground monitoring work.
26) When was this opportunity posted and created?
The announcement lists both the posted date and the created date as March 16, 2015.
27) What were the closing dates for applications?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as March 23, 2015.
28) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as March 16, 2016.
29) Where did the announcement point applicants for additional details?
The announcement referenced the FWS Alaska funding opportunity webpage: http://www.fws.gov/alaska/fundingopportunity.htm
30) Who is the point of contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
31) How can the point of contact be reached?
Katherine Smiley can be reached by phone at 907-786-3412 or by email at KatherineSmiley@fws.gov.
32) Why was the application window so short?
The information provided links the short window to the single-source nature of the awards and suggests the program was designed to move quickly to fund identified partners so monitoring could proceed on schedule.
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