This program aims to assist Alaska Native Organizations in conserving marine mammals and promoting co-management of subsistence use under NMFS’ jurisdiction. Grants will support activities such as species management, harvest monitoring, scientific research, and public outreach. Proposals must align with ESA Recovery Plans or MMPA Conservation Plans and NMFS priorities. Tribally-Authorized ANOs with co-management agreements are eligible to apply. Proposals focusing on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jurisdiction will not be considered. Applicants should review the guidelines carefully for changes from previous years. Deadline for submissions is April 16, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300716
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2018-2005472 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2018 Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.439 — Marine Mammal Data Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 16, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible applicants are limited to Tribally-Authorized ANOs with an existing marine mammal agreement for co- management with NMFS and are 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 and objectives in a timely manner and as stated in previous proposals. Unsatisfactory performance under prior or current Federal awards, including delinquency in submitting progress and financial reports, or failure to complete products and meet 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 2018 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 but is in good standing with NMFS may collaborate with and apply as a sub-recipient under an eligible applicant as defined above for this program. Eligibility must be met at the time of application. |
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. ยง1388, 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, may 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”) 2018 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:
If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Jenn Hall-Brown, at the NOAA NMFS Alaska Regional Office, Phone: (907) 586-7273; or Email: jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov. Mailing Address: PO Box 21668, Juneau Alaska 99802-1668 (USPS); 709 9th Street, Suite 323A, Juneau Alaska 99801 (FedEx/UPS).
Email:jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 300716 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOAA-NMFS-AK-2018-2005472 Full Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | If you have any questions regarding this solicitation, please contact Jenn Hall-Brown, at the NOAA NMFS Alaska Regional Office, Phone: (907) 586-7273; or Email: jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov. Mailing Address: PO Box 21668, Juneau Alaska 99802-1668 (USPS); 709 9th Street, Suite 323A, Juneau Alaska 99801 (FedEx/UPS).
Email: jenn.hall-brown@noaa.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.439 | 2702183 | Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Funding Program | PKG00238257 | Feb 14, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300716 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300716 Project-1.1.pdf
300716 CD511-1.1.pdf
300716 Budget-1.1.pdf
300716 SF424B-1.1.pdf
300716 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
300716 Other-1.1.pdf
300716 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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