Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals for the Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Assistance program. The program aims to advance the scientific community's understanding of the biology and management of Chinook and chum salmon in the Alaska portion of the Yukon River. Proposals should address one or more of the following priorities: assessing and achieving fishery management objectives, building and maintaining public support for salmon resource management, improving understanding of salmon biology and ecology, and assessing, conserving, and restoring salmon habitats. Proposals should also incorporate local capacity and community involvement.
Some key points to consider:
* The program will support work beginning in June 2019, with project activities completed and final reports due by September 2020.
* Proposals should be for one year in length, with a total funding request of up to $120,000.
* Cost sharing or matching is not required but is strongly encouraged.
* Applicants should provide a detailed project narrative, including project goals and objectives, methods and technical merit, and a project timetable.
* Proposals will be evaluated based on their technical merit, relevance to the program's priorities, and the qualifications of the applicant.
* Successful applicants will receive a notice of award, which will include instructions on how to request payment and other award terms and conditions.