Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) Agreements

Through a multidisciplinary collaborative program, identify and provide information needed to sustain subsistence fisheries and wildlife management on public lands for rural Alaskans. The program includes maintaining sound management principles and

The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) Agreements program (ALN 10.702) helps protect and manage Alaska's fish and wildlife resources while supporting the traditional subsistence lifestyle of rural communities. This program serves Alaska Native and non-Native residents who rely on hunting, fishing, and gathering for their physical, cultural, and economic well-being. What makes it unique is its focus on collaborative research and management that respects traditional knowledge and ensures healthy, sustainable populations of fish and wildlife for future generations.

Government - General, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Non-Government - General, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, State, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations), Federal, Individual/Family

An individual/Family, profit organization, other private institution/organization, public nonprofit institution/organization; an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal government, of the State of Alaska, municipality or political subdivision of the State of Alaska.

Funding under ALN 10.702 (ANILCA Agreements) can be used for projects that: Support fish and wildlife subsistence management, including monitoring subsistence harvests, populations, and habitat. Advance traditional ecological knowledge initiatives, integrating Alaska Native knowledge with scientific methods to inform resource stewardship. Enhance management of renewable natural resources-such as fisheries, wildlife, water, and habitat-on public lands in rural Alaska by enabling conservation practices. Eligible Project Types: Research and data collection on subsistence species and habitats Collaborative management planning involving tribal, academic, government, and community stakeholders. Projects combining traditional ecological methods with Western scientific techniques. Public land resource restoration, habitat improvement, and conservation actions.

Cannot be used for purposes unrelated to subsistence resource management, such as: Commercial exploitation of fish and wildlife resources. Activities outside the scope of conservation, research, or management of renewable resources. Funds are limited to project grants or direct payments for specified use, meaning they cannot be diverted to general operating expenses or unrelated programs. Recipients must comply with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), which prohibits: Lobbying costs, Entertainment expenses, Alcohol purchases, Costs not necessary or reasonable for the performance of the award.

Agreements may last up to 5 years.

Pre-application coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program.

Agreements and their supporting documentation are both negotiated and drafted in collaboration with prospective partners prior to entering into an agreement. Discussions cover at a minimum, the appropriate statutory authority; a description of the project, including methodology and technical specifications; contributions and the responsibilities of the parties; financial plan; the period of performance; and monitoring. Any party may terminate discussions at any time.

Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate, for application deadlines

Except for provisions necessary for legal compliance, all elements of an agreement are subject to negotiation and modification. Both parties are expected to negotiate, resolve, and document differences in cost and/or proposed work in writing. Any party may terminate discussions at any time. None of the parties should perform work outside the scope of the existing instrument or in excess of the funding prior to the execution of a modification without prior approval.