Opportunity Information: Apply for 701819R120
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- The Div of Contracting Facilities Mgt in the education information and statistics natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RFP Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.636 Alaska Subsistence Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 26, 2008 and posted on Dec 10, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Eligible applicants as authorized in Section 809 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act include regional native non profit organizations, Federally recognized tribal governments, non profits, State government agencies, organizations such as universities, and native corporations.
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Opportunity Summary:
The RFP Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number 701819R120) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management. It sits under CFDA 15.636, Alaska Subsistence Management, and is intended to strengthen subsistence fisheries management in Alaska by funding on-the-ground capacity within tribal and rural organizations. The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, meaning award recipients are expected to work closely and collaboratively with the Office of Subsistence Management rather than operating entirely independently.
At its core, the program funds people rather than just projects. Applicants may request support for fishery biologist positions, social scientist positions, natural resource specialist positions, educator positions, or a mix of these roles. These “partner positions” are designed to ensure that priority management questions and information needs for subsistence fisheries are addressed through practical research and monitoring work. The expectation is that funded staff will help develop and implement research projects under the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (also called the Monitoring Program) and/or run rural education and internship efforts connected to those monitoring projects. A key part of the role is communication: partner staff are expected to share results and findings with regional organizations and their members, the Federal Subsistence Board, Regional Advisory Councils, and relevant government agencies, helping research translate into decisions and community understanding.
Proposals can be structured in a few ways: they may focus strictly on supporting staff who serve as principal investigators or co-investigators on Monitoring Program projects; they may focus on staffing to conduct rural student education and internship programs tied to those projects; or they may combine both research and education components. Positions can be full-time or part-time. Funding requests may cover up to two years, but the requested period cannot extend beyond the duration of the associated Monitoring Program project(s). Because emphasis areas have changed from earlier cycles, applicants are expected to pay close attention to requirements unique to this particular solicitation. This is noted as the fourth call for proposals under the Partners Program and it anticipates making multiple awards.
The funding profile indicates an estimated total of $300,000 available for this round, with approximately three awards expected. Individual awards are anticipated to range from a floor of $30,000 to a ceiling of $150,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to smaller organizations that may not have flexible funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broad but grounded in Alaska subsistence management authorities. Eligible applicants, as authorized in Section 809 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, include regional Alaska Native nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, other nonprofit organizations, state government agencies, universities and similar organizations, and Native corporations. The listing also indicates “unrestricted” eligibility in the sense that multiple entity types can apply, but applicants should still rely on the specific eligibility language in the solicitation for any clarifications.
The timeline for this opportunity is clearly defined. The notice was posted December 10, 2008 (created November 26, 2008), with proposals due by March 2, 2009. The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on April 1, 2009. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Kathleen Orzechowski, Program Specialist, at (907) 786-3645, with an email referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program funding opportunity?
The Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program (Funding Opportunity Number 701819R120) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management. It is listed under CFDA 15.636, Alaska Subsistence Management, and is intended to strengthen subsistence fisheries management in Alaska by building on-the-ground capacity within tribal and rural organizations.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 701819R120.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
This opportunity sits under CFDA 15.636, Alaska Subsistence Management.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen subsistence fisheries management in Alaska by funding partner staff positions within tribal and rural organizations. The emphasis is on supporting capacity to address priority management questions and information needs through practical research, monitoring, and communication.
Is this grant focused on projects or staffing?
At its core, the program funds people rather than just projects. Applicants may request support for specific staff roles (partner positions) who will carry out research/monitoring and/or education and internship efforts connected to subsistence fisheries monitoring priorities.
What type of award mechanism is used?
The mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which means award recipients are expected to work closely and collaboratively with the Office of Subsistence Management rather than operating entirely independently.
What kinds of positions can be supported with grant funds?
Applicants may request support for fishery biologist positions, social scientist positions, natural resource specialist positions, educator positions, or a mix of these roles.
Can positions be part-time or full-time?
Yes. Positions can be full-time or part-time.
How are the funded partner positions expected to contribute to subsistence fisheries management?
Funded staff are expected to help develop and implement research projects under the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (also called the Monitoring Program) and/or run rural education and internship efforts tied to those monitoring projects. A key expectation is that their work addresses priority management questions and information needs for subsistence fisheries.
What is the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program mentioned in the announcement?
The Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program is also referred to as the Monitoring Program. Under this opportunity, partner staff are expected to help develop and implement research and monitoring projects connected to that program.
What kinds of proposal structures are allowed?
Proposals may be structured in several ways: (1) supporting staff who serve as principal investigators or co-investigators on Monitoring Program projects; (2) staffing to conduct rural student education and internship programs tied to those projects; or (3) combining both research and education components.
Is communication and outreach part of the expected work?
Yes. Partner staff are expected to share results and findings with regional organizations and their members, the Federal Subsistence Board, Regional Advisory Councils, and relevant government agencies so that research can inform decisions and improve community understanding.
How long can the requested funding period be?
Funding requests may cover up to two years, but the requested period cannot extend beyond the duration of the associated Monitoring Program project(s).
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The solicitation anticipates making multiple awards, with approximately three awards expected based on the funding profile provided.
What is the estimated total funding available for this round?
The estimated total funding available is $300,000.
What is the expected award size (minimum and maximum)?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $30,000 (floor) to $150,000 (ceiling).
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants (as authorized in Section 809 of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act) include regional Alaska Native nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, other nonprofit organizations, state government agencies, universities and similar organizations, and Native corporations.
Is eligibility limited to a single type of organization?
No. The listing indicates broad ("unrestricted") eligibility in the sense that multiple entity types can apply, although applicants should rely on the specific eligibility language in the solicitation for clarifications.
What should applicants be aware of regarding changing emphasis areas?
The announcement notes that emphasis areas have changed from earlier cycles. Applicants are expected to pay close attention to requirements unique to this particular solicitation.
Is this the first time this Partners Program has been offered?
No. This is noted as the fourth call for proposals under the Partners Program.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on December 10, 2008 (created November 26, 2008).
What is the proposal due date?
Proposals were due by March 2, 2009.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on April 1, 2009.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Kathleen Orzechowski, Program Specialist, at (907) 786-3645, with an email referenced in the announcement.
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