The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District is offering a funding opportunity under Cooperative Agreement W911KB-25-2-0003, as amended. The project is centered on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Conservation Wildlife Program in Alaska. This opportunity supports the Nuisance Wildlife Section of the Wildlife Program and aims to achieve specific goals and objectives set forth in the 2023 JBER Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The cooperative agreement is governed by the authority of 16 U.S.C. 670 under the Sikes Act and seeks to ensure that management of wildlife on JBER supports both conservation and the military mission.
The scope of the project involves species management for nuisance wildlife and includes comprehensive studies on black and brown bears and gray wolves. Specific objectives include assessing bear use of anthropogenic food sources, identifying high-traffic wildlife corridors, estimating bear populations, monitoring wolf presence and behavior, and characterizing habitat use. These tasks aim to minimize human-wildlife conflicts and ensure military operations can proceed with minimal ecological disruption. The project will integrate data collection through game cameras, GPS, and GIS mapping technologies, and will rely on both existing data and new field research.
Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian tribes, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Applicants must be registered with the System of Award Management (SAM), possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, and be registered with Grants.gov if they choose to submit electronically through the platform. The total funding available is $190,000 for one award, with no cost-sharing required. The period of performance is 18 months from the date of award.
Applications are due by May 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM Alaska Time. They can be submitted either by email or through Grants.gov. Questions must be directed to Pamela Iverson at pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil no later than May 19, 2025, by 12:00 PM Alaska Time. Required application components include standard federal forms (SF-424 series) and a program narrative that outlines the applicant’s ability to achieve the objectives of the Statement of Work.
Evaluation of submissions will prioritize experience with Department of Defense natural resource programs, especially those involving nuisance wildlife management and military installations. Technical approach and cost are also considered, though cost is less significant than technical and experiential factors. A detailed discussion of quality assurance, technical methodology, regulatory adherence, and clear documentation are essential for successful applications.
The estimated award date is on or about June 18, 2025. Only Grants Officers are authorized to bind the government to an agreement. Awardees will be subject to reporting requirements as detailed in 2 CFR 200 and must comply with administrative regulations from both the Office of Management and Budget and the Department of Defense.
