Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00136
Apply for F15AS00136
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tuluksak River Salmon Run Timing and Abundance Notice of Intent to award to a Single Source" 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 Mar 19, 2015 and posted on Mar 19, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 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 $186,808.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $186,808.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Single Source The Tuluksak Native Community was selected based on their unique qualifications. The Tuluksak Native Community owns or administers the land downstream of the project that is necessary to successfully monitor juvenile and adult salmon populations. Secondly, the Tuluksak Native Community has been a long term cooperator on the Tuluksak Weir project including hiring technicians and assisting with project logistics. The Tuluksak Native Community has the ability to support their employees in the field based on existing infrastructure. Finally, the Tuluksak Native Community is the leading local authority to act as an advocate for the Services conservation mission on the Tuluksak River.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Tuluksak River Salmon Run Timing and Abundance - Notice of Intent to award to a Single Source" (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00136) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support salmon monitoring on the Tuluksak River in Alaska. The core purpose of the project is to operate a fish counting weir to measure salmon run timing and abundance, with a specific emphasis on collecting reliable biological data on both juvenile and adult salmon populations. A key on-the-ground component of the work is hiring local residents as biological technicians, which helps ensure the project is staffed by people with local knowledge and strengthens community involvement in fisheries conservation and monitoring.
This opportunity was structured as a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $186,808, which also served as the award ceiling. The stated award floor was $57,187. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would not be required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of the award. The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and the activity area is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources. The announcement was posted and created on March 19, 2015, with an original and current closing date of March 27, 2015, and it was later archived on June 22, 2015.
Eligibility for the award was limited by design. While the general applicant category is listed as "Others," the announcement explicitly states the action is a single-source intent, with the Tuluksak Native Community identified as the selected recipient based on unique qualifications. The rationale provided is that the Tuluksak Native Community owns or administers the land downstream of the project area that is necessary to successfully monitor juvenile and adult salmon, which is critical for operating and maintaining a weir site and for ensuring consistent access and logistical support. The community was also described as a long-term cooperator on the Tuluksak Weir project, with prior experience hiring technicians and helping with logistics, indicating continuity of expertise and established working relationships that reduce operational risk for a seasonal field project. In addition, the Tuluksak Native Community was noted as having the ability to support field employees using existing local infrastructure, a practical advantage in remote conditions where housing, transportation, staging space, communications, and safety support can determine whether a monitoring season succeeds. Finally, the announcement frames the community as the leading local authority able to advocate for the Fish and Wildlife Service conservation mission on the Tuluksak River, tying project delivery to local stewardship and long-term engagement.
Administratively, the point of contact for questions or access issues was Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 907-786-3412, email KatherineSmiley@fws.gov). The announcement also referenced an agency funding opportunity webpage for additional details. Overall, the grant was a targeted, single-recipient cooperative agreement intended to maintain and operate a proven salmon monitoring program on the Tuluksak River by leveraging the land access, experience, and logistical capacity of the Tuluksak Native Community while employing local residents to carry out field data collection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Tuluksak River Salmon Run Timing and Abundance - Notice of Intent to award to a Single Source."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00136.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant.
What type of award is being used for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to operate a fish counting weir on the Tuluksak River in Alaska to measure salmon run timing and abundance, with an emphasis on collecting reliable biological data for both juvenile and adult salmon populations.
What kind of field work does the project support?
The project supports salmon monitoring activities centered on operating and maintaining a fish counting weir and collecting biological data on juvenile and adult salmon.
Where will the work take place?
The work is on the Tuluksak River in Alaska.
Does the project include local hiring?
Yes. A key component described is hiring local residents as biological technicians to help staff field operations, leverage local knowledge, and strengthen community involvement in fisheries conservation and monitoring.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement is explicitly a "Notice of Intent to award to a Single Source," meaning it is structured as a single-source action with one selected recipient based on unique qualifications.
Who is the selected recipient named in the announcement?
The announcement identifies the Tuluksak Native Community as the selected recipient.
Why was the Tuluksak Native Community selected for a single-source award?
The stated rationale is that the Tuluksak Native Community owns or administers land downstream of the project area that is necessary to successfully monitor juvenile and adult salmon. This access is critical for operating and maintaining a weir site, ensuring consistent site access, and providing logistical support. The community is also described as a long-term cooperator on the Tuluksak Weir project with prior experience hiring technicians and supporting logistics, along with the ability to support field staff using existing local infrastructure. The announcement also frames the community as a leading local authority able to advocate for the USFWS conservation mission on the Tuluksak River.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $186,808.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $186,808 (the same as the estimated total funding amount).
What is the award floor?
The stated award floor is $57,187.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The opportunity was structured as a single expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning non-federal matching funds are not required as a condition of the award.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number and program name?
The assistance listing referenced is CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
What is the activity area or category for this opportunity?
The activity area is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The announcement was posted and created on March 19, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is March 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 22, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Katherine Smiley at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 907-786-3412
Email: KatherineSmiley@fws.gov
What kind of eligibility was listed for applicants?
The general applicant category is listed as "Others," but eligibility for this award was limited by design because it was a single-source intent naming the Tuluksak Native Community as the selected recipient.
What factors were highlighted as important for successful project delivery in remote conditions?
The announcement highlights practical logistical needs such as housing, transportation, staging space, communications, and safety support, noting that the Tuluksak Native Community could support field employees using existing local infrastructure.
What is the overall intent of the award as described?
Overall, the award is described as a targeted, single-recipient cooperative agreement intended to maintain and operate a proven salmon monitoring program on the Tuluksak River by leveraging the land access, experience, and logistical capacity of the Tuluksak Native Community while employing local residents to carry out field data collection.
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