[Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers](https://www.poa.usace.army.mil)

May 20, 2025 (Application Due)

$190,000 total | 18-month period | 1 award expected

Supports research and management of nuisance wildlife, especially black and brown bears, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, to meet conservation and safety goals.

No cost share required; open to a wide range of applicants including individuals, governments, tribes, and NGOs.

--- ## Description This opportunity funds a cooperative agreement to support the management and study of nuisance wildlife—primarily black and brown bears—at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. The project aims to minimize human-wildlife conflicts, inform management decisions, and fulfill objectives outlined in the 2023 JBER Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). The work will involve multi-year surveys, data collection, and analysis to support both military operations and conservation efforts. --- ## Due Dates - **Application Deadline:** May 20, 2025, 2:00 PM Alaska Time - **Estimated Award Date:** On or about May 30, 2025 --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** $190,000 - **Number of Awards:** 1 - **Period of Performance:** 18 months from date of award - **Funding Instrument:** Cooperative Agreement - **Cost Sharing:** Not required (100% federally funded) --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Non-governmental organizations - Individuals - Others as defined by 16 U.S.C. 670c-1(a) Applicants must be able to access JBER and comply with all base security and safety requirements. --- ## Application Process - **How to Apply:** Applications may be submitted via email or through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358579). - **Required Registrations:** Applicants must have a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number, be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM), and (if applying via Grants.gov) be registered with Grants.gov. - **Submission Materials:** - SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance) - SF 424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs) - SF 424B (Assurances – Non-Construction Programs) - Program Narrative (demonstrating ability to meet project goals and objectives) - **Submission Email:** Proposals can be emailed to the Grants Specialist (see Contact Information below). --- ## Project Scope and Objectives ### Key Activities - Assess black bear use of anthropogenic food resources using game cameras, genetics, and camera collars. - Identify habitat utilization and movement patterns of black and brown bears, especially in relation to human activity and military infrastructure. - Estimate minimum populations of black and brown bears on JBER lands. - Investigate feasibility of camera traps for brown bear presence. - Document presence/absence and behavior of gray wolves using game cameras and tracking. - Characterize habitat selection by various wildlife species in relation to military operations. ### Deliverables - Analysis reports with figures and maps of habitat utilization. - Investigation plan for bear studies. - Data in GIS-compatible formats, following specific spatial data standards. ### Collaboration and Meetings - Kick-off meeting within the first quarter of award. - Regular coordination with JBER technical points of contact. --- ## Additional Information - **Government Involvement:** The government will have substantive involvement throughout the project. - **Data Sharing:** Some data may be subject to restrictions under Alaska law and may require a data sharing agreement. - **Equipment and Safety:** Recipients must provide their own equipment and ensure field safety (e.g., bear spray, cell phones, 4x4 vehicle). - **Publication:** Results from fundamental research may be published, subject to government review for confidential/classified information. --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page (Alaska District, USACE)](https://www.poa.usace.army.mil) - [Full Funding Opportunity Announcement (PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/Funding%20Opportunity%20Announcement%20W911KB-25-2-0003.pdf) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/358579) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Pamela Iverson | Grants Specialist | [pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil](mailto:pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil) | (907) 753-2504 | | General Inquiries | USACE Alaska District | [POA.ExecutiveOffice@usace.army.mil](mailto:POA.ExecutiveOffice@usace.army.mil) | (907) 753-2504 | For technical questions about the application process, contact the Grants Specialist above. For Grants.gov system issues, contact the Grants.gov Contact Center at 1-800-518-4726. ---

Management, Species, Nuisance Wildlife Management (RAM Number: FXSBA53256122) and Management, Species, Black and Brown Bear Study, (RAM Number: FXSBA53256120), Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska

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