The National Marine Fisheries Service is offering grants to Alaska Native Organizations for conservation and co-management of marine mammals for subsistence use. The funding, provided through cooperative agreements, supports activities such as species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and education. Eligible proposals must align with conservation priorities and be submitted by Tribally-Authorized ANOs with co-management agreements. Proposals related to marine mammals under U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction are not eligible. Applicants for the FY 2012 funding cycle must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the announcement before the closing date on March 19, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 134853
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2012-2003223 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Environment |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Eligible ANO applicants must have an existing marine mammal agreement for co-management with NMFS and be in “good standing” with NMFS. An applicant is considered to be in “good standing” if the ANO meets the following criteria: 1) No pending enforcement actions under the MMPA or ESA. 2) Progress and financial reports on current Federal assistance awards are up-to-date and/or completed in a timely manner. 3) Satisfactory past performance. This includes completion of proposed projects in a timely manner or as stated in previous proposals. Unsatisfactory performance under prior or current Federal awards, including delinquency in submitting progress and financial reports and inability in meeting proposal objectives and tasks within the project period, may result in proposals not being considered for funding or affect the final funding recommendation under the 2012 Alaska Native Co-Management Funding Program. 4) Ability to operate within the purpose and goals described within the agreement for co-management with NMFS. ANOs meeting the eligibility criteria above may choose to apply under another entity acting as a fiscal agent for the ANO, provided the application contains a thorough description of the relationship between the ANO and the fiscal agent entity and the responsibilities undertaken by each party. The ANO will be the lead entity/organization as named in the application. Any ANO not holding an existing agreement for co-management with NMFS may collaborate with and apply as a sub-recipient under an eligible applicant (i.e., another ANO) for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Department of Commerce |
| Description:: | The National Marine Fisheries Service (hereinafter, “NMFS”) recognizes the unique importance of marine mammals to Alaska Native Organizations (hereinafter, “ANOs”) and values ongoing efforts by Alaska Native Tribes and ANOs to conserve and protect subsistence species under NMFS’ jurisdiction. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. ยง 1388, NMFS may provide Federal assistance to ANOs to conserve marine mammals and to promote co-management of Alaska Native subsistence use of such mammals under NMFS’ jurisdiction. This assistance, provided in the form of cooperative agreements, can be used to support conservation of marine mammals utilized for subsistence purposes by Alaska Natives. Funded activities may include development and implementation of species management, subsistence harvest monitoring, subsistence harvest sampling, scientific research, and public education and outreach. Proposed activities should address priority actions identified in an Endangered Species Act Recovery Plan or Marine Mammal Protection Act Conservation Plan where applicable and the priorities identified within this federal funding opportunity. Tribally-Authorized ANOs with a signed agreement for co-management with NMFS are eligible to apply under this solicitation. Proposals focusing on marine mammals under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will not be considered for funding under this grant program. This document describes how to prepare and submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (hereinafter, “FY”) 2012 and how NMFS will determine which proposals will be funded. This announcement should be read in its entirety, as some information has changed from the previous year. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 11.439 |
| Competition ID: | 2261084 |
| Competition Title: | Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00089050 |
| Opening Date: | Dec 19, 2011 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 19, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Jenn Hall-Brown, at the Alaska Regional Office, 709 9th Street, Juneau Alaska 99801; Phone: (907) 586-7273; or Email: jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov. |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] CD511 Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.439 | 2261084 | Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program | PKG00089050 | Dec 19, 2011 | Mar 19, 2012 | View | If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Jenn Hall-Brown, at the Alaska Regional Office, 709 9th Street, Juneau Alaska 99801; Phone: (907) 586-7273; or Email: jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov. | Organization and Individual Applicants |