611th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resource Program Management, Species, Wake Fisheries RAM # YGFZA53236120 | W911KB 23 2 0008

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The funding opportunity titled "611th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resource Program Management, Species, Wake Fisheries RAM # YGFZA53236120" is a U.S. Department of Defense grant solicitation administered through the Alaska District. It is a discretionary funding opportunity with an environmental focus and is intended to support natural resource program management work connected to species and fisheries-related activities at Wake Island, with a particular emphasis on the Wake Island fishing program (often referenced as the WIA fishing program). The core purpose of the project is not general research or large-scale field construction, but rather to refresh, update, and strengthen the education and outreach components associated with fishing activities, which typically includes improving the materials, messaging, and methods used to communicate rules, conservation objectives, and responsible fishing practices to the people who participate in or manage the program.

This opportunity is offered under Funding Opportunity Number W911KB 23 2 0008 and uses a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. A cooperative agreement generally means the government expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as collaborating on work planning, reviewing deliverables, providing access or coordination support, and ensuring the outreach products align with installation policies and natural resource compliance requirements. The assistance listing is identified as CFDA 12.005, which corresponds to Department of Defense assistance programs, and the overall activity category is listed as Environment, reinforcing that the project is tied to stewardship, compliance, and sustainable management rather than purely operational needs.

The anticipated award size is relatively modest, with an award ceiling of $89,838, and the government projected making one award. That setup suggests a single organization would be selected to deliver the outreach updates and related program support as one cohesive effort, rather than multiple smaller awards. While the short description does not spell out the specific tasks, an effort described as updating and improving education and outreach for a fishing program commonly involves reviewing existing guidance and signage, identifying gaps in awareness or compliance, updating informational products (such as briefings, handouts, posters, signage, digital content, or standard operating procedures), and tailoring communications to the unique ecological and logistical realities of Wake Island. It may also involve coordination with installation stakeholders and natural resource managers to ensure the outreach aligns with species protections, fisheries sustainability goals, and any applicable federal or DoD environmental requirements.

Eligibility is labeled broadly as "Others," with additional details referenced in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. In practice, this category often means eligibility could include non-federal entities beyond traditional state and local governments, such as universities, nonprofit organizations, or other qualified organizations with relevant expertise in environmental education, outreach, fisheries management support, or natural resources program implementation. Because the eligibility specifics are not included in the abbreviated text provided, an applicant would need to consult the full Funding Opportunity Description to confirm exactly who is eligible and whether any special qualifications, partnership requirements, or restrictions apply.

Key administrative details included a posting/creation date of May 2, 2023, with an original closing date of June 2, 2023. Those dates indicate it was a time-bound solicitation with roughly a one-month application window. Overall, the opportunity can be understood as a targeted DoD environmental cooperative agreement aimed at improving how the Wake Island fishing program communicates expectations and conservation goals, likely to support compliance, protect sensitive species and habitats, and promote responsible use of fisheries resources through clearer, more effective education and outreach.

• The Department of Defense, Alaska District in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "611th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resource Program Management, Species, Wake Fisheries RAM # YGFZA53236120" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
• This funding opportunity was created on May 02, 2023.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 02, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $89,838.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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