# Alaska Native Organization Comanagement Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/noaa-nmfs-ak-2025-29367-alaska-native-organization-comanagement-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/357745

> DOC NOAA - ERA Production offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $15,000) to tribes. Applications closed on April 2, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NOAA-NMFS-AK-2025-29367 |
| Agency | DOC NOAA - ERA Production |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 2, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.439 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Eligible applicants are limited to Alaska Native Organizations (ANOs) (defined as a group designated by law or formally chartered which represents or consists of Indians, Aleuts, or Eskimos residing in Alaska) with an established marine mammal agreement for comanagement with NOAA Fisheries. In a case where an ANO has authorized another entity to serve as the fiduciary agent of the organization, a copy of the agreement between the ANO and fiduciary agent must be provided with the application. This agreement must outline a thorough description of the relationship and responsibilities of both parties. The ANO will be listed as the lead entity/organization on the application as reflected in the agreement. Any ANO not holding an existing agreement for co-management with NMFS may collaborate with and be listed on the application as a sub-recipient under an eligible applicant. The legal status of the ANO must be identified (see verification below) and a copy of the sub-recipient agreement between the ANO and sub-recipient must be provided with the application. This agreement must outline a thorough description of the relationship and responsibilities of both parties. Eligibility must be met at the time of application.

## What the grant funds

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. §1388, NMFS may provide Federal assistance to ANOs to conserve marine mammals and to promote comanagement 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 announcement should be read in its entirety, as some information has changed from the previous year.

## Questions people ask

### Is NOAA-NMFS-AK-2025-29367 still open?

No. It closed on April 2, 2025.

### Who can apply for Alaska Native Organization Comanagement Grant Program?

DOC NOAA - ERA Production accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Alaska Native Organization Comanagement Grant Program?

Closed April 2, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each.

### Who has won Marine Mammal Data Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission, North Slope Borough. The program made 260 awards worth $32.5 million in that time.