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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Port HeidenSea Otter Monitoring Project" 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 Sep 9, 2010 and posted on Sep 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 20, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 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 Port Heiden Sea Otter Monitoring Project is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 cooperative agreement that will be awarded as a single-source grant to the Alaska Sea Otter and Steller Sea Lion Commission (often referred to as TASSC). It is not an open competition and is not asking for proposals; the agency states it intends to make one award about 10 days after the public notice. The assistance is tied to federal wildlife management authorities and specific congressional direction, which is why the award is being made to a particular recipient rather than through a competitive process.
At its core, the project responds to concerns raised by the Native Council of Port Heiden (NCPH) about noticeable increases in sea otters around Port Heiden and the communitys related worries that local clam beds are shrinking. The community has observed changes but does not yet know what is driving the decline in shellfish resources, so the project is designed to collect baseline information that can separate observation from cause and help guide long-term decisions. The work combines western scientific monitoring with local and traditional knowledge so that future management choices reflect both measurable ecological data and subsistence realities on the ground.
The planned activities include multiple types of surveys. Sea otter population surveys will be conducted to establish a baseline for abundance, distribution, and trends in the bay over time, including the use of aerial survey capacity (with a local pilot). Foraging surveys are intended to clarify what sea otters are eating in the area, which helps evaluate whether and how otter predation may be affecting clams and other shellfish. In parallel, shellfish surveys will document the condition of shellfish resources so the community can track change from a known starting point rather than relying on anecdotal comparisons across years. Local and traditional knowledge surveys will identify and document important subsistence and harvest areas, creating a clearer picture of which places matter most to residents and where the highest potential for overlap exists between otter use and human harvest needs.
A major theme of the opportunity is capacity building within the Native Council of Port Heiden so the community can take a sustained role in research and management rather than being a passive recipient of outside studies. The project includes hiring a project manager to coordinate development and implementation, training two local biotechnicians to participate in and carry out scientific research tasks, and creating mentorship and collaboration pathways with partner organizations such as TASSC, the Bristol Bay Marine Mammal Council, the Alaska Science Center, and USFWS. Another explicit objective is community information sharing, including outreach to youth, to strengthen stewardship, conservation values, and continuity of knowledge across generations.
The longer-term goals go beyond a one-time survey effort. They aim to improve understanding of sea otters in the Port Heiden area, support tribal capacity for both cultural and scientific research on wildlife resources in traditional territories, and move toward co-management approaches for land and marine resources. The project also intends to help develop practical strategies for managing and coexisting with sea otters in ways that respect cultural priorities, rely on evidence, and stay consistent with existing laws and regulations. The expected output is a set of baseline datasets and documented subsistence-use information that NCPH, USFWS, and other partners can use to make more defensible, informed management decisions focused on long-term sustainability.
Funding for the project totals $200,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was initially submitted to the USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grant program with TASSC and NCPH as co-principal investigators, but it was not selected under that competitive program. Instead, it is being funded through a separate $200,000 appropriation identified in the Department of the Interior FY2010 Appropriations Bill for sea otter and Steller sea lion conservation in Alaska. The legal and administrative basis for the single-source award is tied to legislative intent and is implemented under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 USC 661-666C) and the FY2010 DOI appropriations authority (P.L. 111-88).
Key administrative details include Funding Opportunity Number 70181AR067, one expected award, an award floor and ceiling of $200,000, CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance), and an original posting date of September 9, 2010 (with an original closing date of September 20, 2010 and archive date of October 20, 2010). The notice lists a USFWS contact for access issues: Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist (phone number partially shown in the source as 907 786).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Port Heiden Sea Otter Monitoring Project?
The Port Heiden Sea Otter Monitoring Project is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 7 cooperative agreement focused on monitoring sea otters and related shellfish resources in the Port Heiden area. The work is designed to gather baseline information on sea otter abundance, distribution, and foraging, alongside surveys documenting shellfish conditions and local subsistence-use areas.
Is this an open grant competition?
No. This is not an open competition and it is not requesting proposals. The notice states the agency intends to make a single award using a single-source approach rather than running a competitive process.
Who is expected to receive the award?
The cooperative agreement will be awarded as a single-source grant to the Alaska Sea Otter and Steller Sea Lion Commission (often referred to as TASSC).
How many awards does USFWS expect to make under this notice?
The notice indicates one expected award.
When does USFWS intend to make the award?
The agency states it intends to make one award about 10 days after the public notice.
Why is the award being made as a single-source grant instead of through competition?
The assistance is tied to federal wildlife management authorities and specific congressional direction. The notice explains that legislative intent and the way the funds were appropriated support making the award to a particular recipient rather than using a competitive process.
What community concerns is the project responding to?
The project responds to concerns raised by the Native Council of Port Heiden (NCPH) about noticeable increases in sea otters around Port Heiden and related worries that local clam beds are shrinking.
What is the purpose of collecting baseline information?
The community has observed changes but does not yet know what is driving declines in shellfish resources. Baseline information helps separate observation from cause and provides a defensible starting point for tracking change and informing longer-term management decisions.
How will the project combine scientific monitoring with local and traditional knowledge?
The work is described as combining western scientific monitoring with local and traditional knowledge so that future management choices reflect measurable ecological data as well as subsistence realities in the community.
What types of surveys are planned?
The planned activities include sea otter population surveys, foraging surveys, shellfish surveys, and local/traditional knowledge surveys focused on subsistence and harvest areas.
What will sea otter population surveys measure?
Sea otter population surveys are intended to establish a baseline for abundance, distribution, and trends in the bay over time.
Will aerial surveys be used?
Yes. The project includes use of aerial survey capacity, including involvement of a local pilot.
What is the goal of the sea otter foraging surveys?
Foraging surveys are intended to clarify what sea otters are eating in the area, which helps evaluate whether and how sea otter predation may be affecting clams and other shellfish.
What will shellfish surveys document?
Shellfish surveys will document the condition of shellfish resources so the community can track change from a known starting point rather than relying on anecdotal comparisons across years.
What will local and traditional knowledge surveys focus on?
Local and traditional knowledge surveys will identify and document important subsistence and harvest areas, helping clarify which places matter most to residents and where potential overlap may exist between sea otter use and human harvest needs.
How does the project support capacity building for the Native Council of Port Heiden (NCPH)?
A major theme is building capacity within NCPH so the community can take a sustained role in research and management. The project includes hiring a project manager, training two local biotechnicians to participate in and carry out research tasks, and developing mentorship/collaboration pathways with partner organizations.
Are there specific partners mentioned for mentorship and collaboration?
Yes. The notice references collaboration with TASSC, the Bristol Bay Marine Mammal Council, the Alaska Science Center, and USFWS.
Does the project include community outreach?
Yes. Community information sharing is an explicit objective, including outreach to youth to strengthen stewardship, conservation values, and continuity of knowledge across generations.
What are the longer-term goals beyond the initial surveys?
The longer-term goals include improving understanding of sea otters in the Port Heiden area, supporting tribal capacity for cultural and scientific research on wildlife resources in traditional territories, and moving toward co-management approaches for land and marine resources.
Does the project aim to produce management strategies?
Yes. The project intends to help develop practical strategies for managing and coexisting with sea otters in ways that respect cultural priorities, rely on evidence, and remain consistent with existing laws and regulations.
What are the expected outputs or deliverables?
The expected output is a set of baseline datasets and documented subsistence-use information that NCPH, USFWS, and other partners can use to make more defensible, informed management decisions focused on long-term sustainability.
How much funding is available?
Total funding for the project is $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What are the award floor and ceiling?
The award floor is $200,000 and the award ceiling is $200,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 70181AR067.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The notice lists CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Where did the funding come from, and why is it being funded this way?
The opportunity was initially submitted to the USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grant program with TASSC and NCPH as co-principal investigators, but it was not selected under that competitive program. The project is instead being funded through a separate $200,000 appropriation identified in the Department of the Interior FY2010 Appropriations Bill for sea otter and Steller sea lion conservation in Alaska.
What legal authorities are cited as the basis for the award?
The legal and administrative basis is tied to legislative intent and is implemented under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (16 USC 661-666C) and the FY2010 DOI appropriations authority (P.L. 111-88).
What were the original posting and closing dates listed in the notice?
The notice lists an original posting date of September 9, 2010, an original closing date of September 20, 2010, and an archive date of October 20, 2010.
Who is the contact person listed for access issues?
The notice lists Richard Primmer, Contract Specialist, as the USFWS contact for access issues. The phone number is only partially shown in the source as 907 786.
Is the notice asking applicants to submit proposals or applications?
No. The notice states it is not asking for proposals and describes the award as a single-source cooperative agreement.
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