D25AS00215 NOFO.pdf

The U. S. Department of the Interior (DOI)

Interior Business Center (IBC) Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD)

Office of Subsistence Management (OSM)

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)

Funding Opportunity Number

D25AS00215

Contents

BASIC INFORMATION

ELIGIBILITY

Cost Sharing Requirement

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals

Program Description

Legislative Authority

Type of Award

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Contents and Format

Application Documents

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package

Submission Dates and Times

Submission Instructions

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review

Merit Review Criteria

Review and Selection Process

Risk Review

AWARD NOTICES

POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements

Reporting

BASIC INFORMATION

Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD) Department of Interior (DOI), Office of Subsistence Management (OSM) – Partners for Fisheries Monitoring (2026-2029)

Announcement Type: New Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Number: D25AS00215

Assistance Listing Number: 15.636

Total Anticipated Funding to Award: $2,004,000.00 USD

Anticipated Number of Awards: 3

Anticipated Amount Per Award: Award Max: $668,000.00 | Award Min: $25,000.00

Cost Sharing Required? Matching is not required

Key Dates:

Submission Date and Time: May 16, 2025; 5:00 PM (UTC-8) Anticipated Award Date: December 31, 2025 Anticipated Project Start Date: January 01, 2026 Anticipated Project End Date: December 31, 2029

OMB Control Number: N/A

Have Questions? For programmatic technical assistance, contact:

Jared Stone, Office of Subsistence Management, Fish Biologist, jarred_stone@ios.doi.gov

Liz Williams, Office of Subsistence Management, Cultural Anthropologist, liz_williams@ios.doi.gov

For program administration assistance, contact:

Michelle St. Peters, Office of Subsistence Management, Grants Management Specialist, michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov

Executive Summary The Department of the Interior, Office of Subsistence Management administers the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program. The Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program provides funding for biologist, social scientist, outreach coordinator, and educator positions in Alaska Native and rural nonprofit organizations with the intent of increasing the organization’s ability to participate in Federal Subsistence Management Program. In addition, the program supports a variety of opportunities for local and rural students to connect with subsistence resource monitoring and management through science camps and paid internships.

The Office of Subsistence Management is seeking proposals to strengthen Alaska Native and rural involvement in Federal subsistence fishery management. Up to four years of funding may be awarded through competitive cooperative agreements. Multiple awards are expected this cycle.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants X Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) X Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) X Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education X Others (see section entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” below for clari�ication)

Additional Information on Eligibility Alaska Native and Rural Non-profit organizations, and Federally recognized Tribal Governments are eligible and are encouraged to apply. All applicants claiming 501(c)(3) status must submit documentation which confirms this attestation.

Applicants should have the necessary technical and administrative abilities and resources to ensure successful support of the position. To be considered for funding under the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program, a proposal must have a direct linkage to Federal subsistence fishery management in Alaska. This means the biologist, social scientist, outreach coordinator, or educator must engage in activities with direct association to a Federal subsistence fishery.

Federal subsistence fisheries occur in waters within and adjacent to Federal public lands in Alaska (National Wildlife Refuges, National Forests, National Parks and Preserves, National Conservation Areas, National Wild and Scenic River Systems, National Petroleum Reserves, and National Recreation Areas).

Please reach out for programmatic technical assistance if you need help in identifying fisheries under Federal management or Federal Public lands.

Cost Sharing Requirement No. Cost Sharing / Matching is not required.

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration

Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.

To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to complete registration.

• Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.

• Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you need, including during renewal.

• Need help? For additional information and contact information on the SAM.gov Help page.

This program may allow an applicant to apply while their SAM.gov registration is in progress, with prior approval. For more information, refer to the point of contact identified in the Basic Information section above.

GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts application through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow for 30 days to register and set up a Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

GRANTSOLUTIONS

This program accepts application through GrantSolutions.gov. You must register with GrantSolutions. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

EMAIL

If you are unable to submit an application package through Grants.gov, you may email the full application package to michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov and kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov no later than 5:00 PM UTC-8 on May 16, 2025.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration https://sam.gov/content/help https://sam.gov/content/help https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration https://www.grants.gov/applicants/applicant-registration mailto:michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov mailto:kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov

The mission of the Partners Program is to enhance Alaska Native and rural participation in Federal subsistence fishery management through collaboration, capacity building, and research.

The Partners Program seeks to provide information to sustain subsistence fisheries on federal public lands, ensuring the long-term well-being of rural Alaskan communities through a multidisciplinary and cooperative approach.

Program Description The Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program (Partners Program) supports activities that strengthen Alaska Native and rural involvement in Federal subsistence fishery management.

Participation and engagement may occur through a spectrum of activities.

There are no program specific unallowable costs of note to consider when developing applications and budgets consistent with program requirement.

The Office of Subsistence Management will be substantially involved in this project in the following ways:

• Assist the investigator with recruiting biologists, social scientists, and/or outreach/educator positions.

• Participate and collaborate jointly with the recipient in carrying out the scope of work; Assist in developing work plans and budgets.

• Aid in training and mentoring the individuals in the Partner Program positions.

• Work in cooperation with the Partners Organization to communicate and distribute the organizations accomplishments and successes to Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils, the Federal Subsistence Board, and the general public.

• Visit work site to ensure the program objectives are being met.

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Working to increase Alaska Native and rural Alaskan understanding of and participation in

Federal subsistence management.

• Providing Federal fishery managers and Regional Subsistence Advisory Councils with community feedback and knowledge to inform Federal subsistence fishery management decision.

• Engaging in the Office of Subsistence Management’s Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program.

• Working with Federal subsistence users to develop new Federal subsistence regulations or make changes to existing regulations.

• Hosting science and culture camps for youth that provide opportunities for them to learn about cultural harvest practices.

• Paid internships allowing student to engage in fishery resource and monitoring projects.

Legislative Authority Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA)- Cooperative Agreements 16 USC

Type of Award CA (Cooperative Agreement)

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Contents and Format The following information identifies all required application content in addition to the required forms or formats an applicant must utilize for submission.

Pre-applications, letters of intent, or white papers are not required.

Due to size limitation, if a submission is sent via email, each must be limited to 6 MB each.

Multiple emails will be accepted. Submissions will utilize 12-point font size (any style), single spaced, single sided, 8.5x11 paper. Graphics and tables will use no smaller than 8-point font size (any style).

Application Documents Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below.

Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.

FORMS REQUIREMENT

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance

Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying.

Required from all applicants

SF-424A, Budget Information – Non-Construction Programs Required for non-construction projects

Project Abstract Summary (OMB 4040-0019). Must include, in plain language:

• Award purpose, Required from all applicants https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository.html https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-43/subtitle-A/part-18#Appendix-A-to-Part-18 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-43/subtitle-A/part-18#Appendix-A-to-Part-18

FORMS REQUIREMENT

• Activities to be performed,

• Expected deliverables or outcomes,

• Intended beneficiaries, Subrecipient activities (if known or specified at time of award) SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Required if requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds and the applicant has used or plans to use funds other than Federal appropriated funds for lobbying related to the proposed project.

Project Narrative The project narrative should be clear, concise, and submitted in electronic format. The narrative cannot exceed 7 pages. The Excel budget spreadsheet, budget narrative, and past performance document will be considered separate documents and are not included in the 7-page maximum. If a proposal exceeds 7 pages only the first 7 pages will be given to the review committee. The following categories must be included in the project narrative.

Statement of Need (200 word maximum): Clearly describe the underlying Federal subsistence fishery management issues that your proposal will address. Highlight your organization’s role in addressing these problems and identify the Federal public lands involved. Describe significant outcomes and benefits to Federal subsistence fishery management and users.

Goals and Objectives: State the organization’s long-term, overarching goals and objectives that will be achieved by hiring a biologist/social scientist /outreach coordinator/educator. Ensure the objectives are the specific outcomes to be accomplished to reach the organization’s stated goals.

The proposal objectives should be specific, measurable, realistic, achievable, and time-bound (attainable within the proposal period of 4 years). Elaborate on any long-term impact on Federal subsistence management; discuss what makes the impact achievable and important. Detail the expected direct effects on Federal subsistence users. If applicable, describe how the program’s stakeholders will engage with the person in the position.

Type of Positions: This program focuses exclusively on supporting a biologist, social scientist, outreach coordinator or educator, student interns, or a combination of positions. These positions may be full- or part-time. For all positions requested, describe the position, whether it is full or part-time, and include the minimum education requirements or minimum work experience sought in a candidate. Funds can be used to support the position through salary, benefits, travel, office space, training, equipment, supplies etc.

Duties: Outline the primary duties, responsibilities, activities, or supervisory relationships expected of the position. Explain how the proposed duties and responsibilities address the statement of need and proposed goals and objectives. The stated duties, responsibilities, and activities must be adequately detailed for reviewers to make a clear connection to the goals, objectives, and program costs. Please include expected activities of the position. Below is a partial list of common activities undertaken by recipients of the funding examples.

• Meetings and conferences requiring travel to provide information on the Partners Program and/or engage in Federal subsistence management. Note: attending at least two Federal Subsistence Management (Federal Subsistence Board and/or Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Council) meetings in-person per year should be included in the budget.

• For research and monitoring projects, describe the project’s objectives and general research/monitoring approach to be used. Explain how the project would involve the stakeholders in Federal subsistence fishery management. Stakeholders include community members and subsistence harvesters/users, community organizations and other relevant participants.

• For Community Outreach describe how the position works to increase Alaska Native and rural Alaskan understanding of and participation in Federal subsistence management while listening to community feedback and knowledge to inform Federal subsistence fisheries management.

• For internship programs, be as specific as possible (such as when, where, number of interns, intern selection process, logistics, schedule, and monetary reimbursement to be awarded to interns such as salary, scholarships, travel, food, and lodging).

• For rural education programs and curriculum, be as specific as possible (such as when, where, number of students, student selection process, logistics, schedule, and monetary reimbursement to be awarded to students such as scholarships, travel, food, and lodging).

• For participation and coordination with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) through the University of Alaska, identify and describe involvement with the ANSEP program and detail salaries and scholarship for the internship in the budget. For more information on the ANSEP program refer to http://www.ansep.net or contact Beth Spangler, National Partnership Director (907) 229-8565, easpangler@alaska.edu.

Timeline: Provide a timetable including activities and project milestones that are to be accomplished. Describe all output, both tangible and intangible products, and significant events during the life of the cooperative agreement. The Partners Program positions are expected to be dedicated to the program for the period identified in the cooperative agreement, and no ancillary duties may be assigned.

Outcomes: Describe outcomes from the work of the person in this position. How the outcomes will be fed back into Federal fishery management decision making and program activities throughout the program period.

Outreach/Education: Identify and describe specific activities and timeframes of community outreach/education activities and how these are determined by the unique characteristics of each community.

Partners/Cooperators: Identify all partners and explain the extent and role of their participation in the achieving the goals and objectives.

Sustainability: Describe how this funding will aid in developing long-term meaningful participation in Federal subsistence management for the subsistence users.

Past Performance: Only applicable for organizations previously funded under the Partners Program. Provide a summary of the goals and objectives associated with past award(s), describe products/outcomes associated with these goals and objectives. Detail the benefits to Federal subsistence management and the effects on Federal subsistence users.

Budget Narrative An Excel Budget TEMPLATE and Budget Narrative Instructions are located at:

https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/Partners/funding. Itemize all budget items in sufficient detail to enable reviewers to evaluate the appropriateness of the funding requested. Salary increases are encouraged to cover annual cost of living increases. Fringe rates must be identified for each year funding is requested.

• Annual travel expenses should be identified to cover project visits, meetings, conferences, and training; be specific. Additionally, annual travel should include at least two trips to attend Federal Subsistence Management (Federal Subsistence Board and/or Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Council) meetings in-person per year.

• Organizations must identify and describe the office space that will be available to the individual hired for the biologist, social scientist, or educator positions.

• Rentals, supplies, and equipment (over $10,000) must be clearly identified along with a justification as to the need of the item for the success of the program.

Other Required Information Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112.

Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113 Mandatory Disclosures.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement:

https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/Partners/funding https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-B/chapter-XIV/part-1402#1402.112 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-B/section-200.112 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-B/section-200.113

Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:

• Activities: Description any overlapping activities.

• Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.

• Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.

• A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.

• Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected date of the funding decision.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package This NOFO contains all application information needed to submit an application through www.grants.gov, GrantSolutions, or via email to michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov and kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov.

Application information can also be accessed at the Office of Subsistence Management's website: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/Partners/funding.

All applications need to be submitted in accordance with the submission instructions included in this NOFO to be eligible and considered for award.

Submission Dates and Times Applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM UTC-8 on May 16, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Submission Instructions Apply Through Grants.gov To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these steps below to apply:

• Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it through your organization for review before submitting.

• Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.

https://www.grants.gov/ mailto:michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov mailto:kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/Partners/funding https://grants.gov/register https://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants http://www.grants.gov/quick-start-guide/applicants

• Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab

• Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the application.

The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.

Application System Technical Support For Grants.gov technical registration and submission, downloading forms, and application packages, contact:

Grants.gov Customer Support 1-800-518-4726 Support@grants.gov

Apply Through GrantSolutions To apply through GrantSolutions, follow these steps:

1. Register your organization. Send an e-mail to help@grantsolutions.gov with:

• Subject: New Organization Request

• Entity name (organization or individual applying as a natural person)

• Entity type

• SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (not required for individuals)

• Employer Identification Number (individuals, do not include your SSN)

• Address

• Contact details (First and last name, e-mail, phone) This information should be the same as entered on the entity’s SAM.gov profile.

2. Assign system user roles. Follow the GrantSolutions “Recipient user” registration instructions. Submit a separate Recipient User Account Request form for each official to be assigned a system role. At minimum, the Authorizing Official (ADO) and Principal Investigator/Program Director (PI/PD) must be assigned.

3. Log in. GrantSolutions requires users to log in through Login.gov. Each user must create a Login.gov account. For instructions, see the GrantSolutions Training Resources web page.

4. Find and apply to this Funding Opportunity. After logging in, click on either the “Begin an application” link (first time applicants) or the “Funding Opportunity” link to go to the “Competing Announcements-Application Kits” list screen. Search the list for this Funding Opportunity’s title and number. Click on the associated “Apply” link. Follow the prompts from there. Required applications forms are provided with the Funding Opportunity in GrantSolutions unless otherwise indicated on the Required Forms table above. Please note that the "Project Abstract Summary" form does not allow use of commas.

mailto:Support@grants.gov

5. For detailed instructions, see the GrantSolutions Training Resources web page.

6. Need help? Find help topics and contact information on the GrantSolutions Contact Us page.

Apply Through Email Applications can be submitted electronically via email to: michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov and kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov by the submission date and time cutoff.

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility review.

If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200 and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR

25.205 for more information.

Prior to making an award, the DOI checks the anticipated recipient and their key project personnel against the current list of prohibited or restricted persons or entities in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) Exclusions database. We are prohibited from making an award if a recipient or any key personnel are found ineligible, prohibited, restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving or participating in an award, as their ineligibility condition applies to this program.

If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in writing.

Merit Review Criteria Criteria: Each criterion to follow is weighted equally. As outlined below, Past Performance is relevant only if the Partner organization has been previously funded.

To be considered for funding, applications will be evaluated on how the proposal addresses the following criteria:

• Proposed Work – Evaluate the adequacy of the proposal, including the goals, objectives, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Strategic Priority – Evaluate how the proposed work addresses significant Federal subsistence management issues.

• Capacity to Complete Work – Evaluate administrative and technical capacity of the applicant to successfully accomplish the objectives.

mailto:michelle_stpeters@ios.doi.gov mailto:kristen_barth@ibc.doi.gov https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-25.200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25/subpart-A/section-25.110 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25/subpart-B/section-25.205 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-25/subpart-B/section-25.205

• Collaboration- Strengthening existing or develop new collaborative management relationships between stakeholders. Making collaborative management more effective by developing a greater understanding of local approaches to conservation principles.

• Youth Mentoring-Providing and promoting opportunities for youth awareness and engagement in monitoring, conservation, and management of Federal subsistence fishery resources.

• Sustainability – Developing capacity and sustainability for long-term meaningful participation in Federal Subsistence Management beyond the scope of this cooperative agreement.

• Past Performance - An additional consideration will be given for each returning applicant. Performance on current or past cooperative agreements with the Office of Subsistence Management will be evaluated for completing objectives and meeting deliverable deadlines.

Review and Selection Process This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:

• figures are correct

• estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives

• avoid unallowable costs IAW Cost Rules in the Uniform Guidance

• identify costs requiring prior approval

• ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly

• confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget

Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by a panel of professionals from government agencies familiar with Alaska Native and rural partnerships, capacity building, and the Federal Subsistence Program.

Prior to the convening of the panel, each individual panel member will be given a score sheet to assign a numerical score within the range of 1-10 for each proposal, with one being the lowest and ten the highest. Panel members will annotate comments and identify strengths and weaknesses within each proposal.

After individual scoring is complete, the panel will convene to collectively review applications based upon the criteria outlined in the Merit Review section and assign a composite group score;

however, if the panel decides a proposal is not competitive, it will not be given a group panel score. This will allow the panel to focus its efforts on the top scoring projects. This review will also look for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed project and any other funded or proposed project.

The panel will provide evaluation, technical oversight, and strategic direction to the Partners Program and make a funding recommendation for each proposal based on the criteria listed within the Merit Review section of this notice. Comment on proposals will be collected and a compilation of that information will be returned to the applicants to allow them an opportunity to improve the proposal for the next round of funding. The Director of the Office of Subsistence Management makes the final determination on selections based on panel recommendations and programmatic budget. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may choose to not make an award.

Risk Review Prior to making an award, the program assesses the risk posed by the applicant per 2 CFR

200.206. If an award will be made, the program may apply special conditions corresponding to the risk assessed. The program will assess financial management capabilities, project delivery experience, staffing resources, past performance, administration and reporting compliance records, and overall project complexity and potential challenges.

AWARD NOTICES

Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.

Anticipated Project Start Date: January 1, 2026

Anticipated Project End Date: December 31, 2029

POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND

ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements For award administration and national policy requirements, see the DOI Standard Terms and Conditions. Infrastructure projects require the use of American iron, steel, manufacture products, and construction materials per 2 CFR 184.

Reporting The recipient’s Notice of Award will detail all reporting requirements, including frequency, due dates, and instructions for requesting extensions. In general, but not limited to, recipients must:

• Submit Federal Financial and Performance reports, as well as quarterly Program Technical Reports.

• Use the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) form for financial reporting,

• Monitor award activities and report on program performance per 2 CFR 200.329,

• Promptly notify the awarding program in writing of any issues, delays, or conditions impairing award objectives per 2 CFR 200.329(e),

• Disclose any conflicts of interest related to their award that arise during the award period per 2 CFR 1402.112,

• Report on the status of real property acquired under the award in which the Federal government retains an interest per 2 CFR 200.330, and https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.206 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.206 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.211 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.458 https://www.doi.gov/grants/doi-standard-terms-and-conditions https://www.doi.gov/grants/doi-standard-terms-and-conditions https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-I/part-184 https://grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/post-award-reporting-forms https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.329 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.329 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-B/chapter-XIV/part-1402/subpart-B/section-1402.112 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR36520e4111dce32/section-200.330

• Report all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award per 2 CFR 200.113.

• Report any matters related to recipient integrity and performance to SAM.gov per Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200.

• If the Federal share of the award is more than $100,000 and the recipient makes or agrees to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection to the award, disclose those activities using the Disclosure of Lobbying (SF-LLL) form per

43 CFR 18.100.

• Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires certain recipients to report information on executive compensation through SAM.gov and information on all sub-awards, subcontracts, and consortiums over $30,000 to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-B/section-200.113 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#Appendix-XII-to-Part-200 https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-43/subtitle-A/part-18 https://www.fsrs.gov/