Alaska Native Organization Comanagement Grant Program
ID: 357745Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DOC NOAA - ERA Production (DOC-DOCNOAAERA)

Award Range

$15K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357745
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is offering funding through the Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Grant Program, aimed at supporting Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) in the conservation of marine mammals and the promotion of subsistence use management. Eligible applicants must be Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments with a co-management agreement with NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), focusing on projects that monitor subsistence harvests and utilize Indigenous knowledge to enhance food security in the face of climate change. Approximately $1.5 million is available annually for projects that align with NMFS priorities, with awards ranging from $15,000 to $1.5 million and a project duration of up to three years, contingent on satisfactory performance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by February 25, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kristin Cieciel at Kristin.Cieciel@noaa.gov or by phone at (907) 957-2594.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kristin.Cieciel@noaa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Foa_Content_of_NOAA-NMFS-AK-2025-29367.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced funding opportunities through the Alaska Native Organization Co-Management Grant Program, aimed at supporting Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) in conserving marine mammals and promoting subsistence use management. The program, under the guidance of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), prioritizes local participation, sustainable use of marine mammals, and conservation efforts, specifically targeting projects that monitor subsistence harvests, utilize Indigenous knowledge, and strengthen food security amidst climate change challenges. Approximately $1.5 million is available annually, contingent on federal appropriations, with awards ranging up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance. Eligible applicants must have a co-management agreement with NMFS and can include both Tribally-Authorized ANOs and collaborating entities. Proposals must meet strict application format and content requirements, and deadlines are set for February 25, 2025. Review processes include an initial screening and a technical panel evaluation, ensuring projects align with specified evaluation criteria related to relevance, technical merit, project management, and cost effectiveness, culminating in final selections by NOAA.
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