Polar bear patrols 2014-2018
This project involves: 1) implementation of a polar bear deterrence program in North Slope villages, and 2) hosting a meeting in 2014 to identify strategies for assisting the village of Kaktovik with reducing human-bear conflicts associated with ongoing meat handling practices and an increasing level of tourism/commercial filming. The project will provide public safety in communities visited by polar bears. It will also support polar bear conservation through use of non-lethal means for responding to bear encounters, as well as involve Alaska Natives in polar bear co-management, as called for under section 119 of the of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Service¿s Native American Policy.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/30/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
F14AS00239 Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of the InteriorOffice: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement Number of Awards Available
1 Other Categories
Community Safety Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Local government with the responsibility and authority to provide wildlife-related safety for North Slope Borough communities, and with the infrastructure to implement a polar bear detection/deterrence program. What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
06/23/2014 Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements. Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Katherine Smiley, 907-786-3412Katherine_Smiley@fws.gov
Website Address
http://www.fws.gov/alaska/funding_opportunity.htm
E-mail Address
Katherine_Smiley@fws.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$325,700.00 Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards range from $129,700.00 to $913,700.00
