Opportunity Information: Apply for NWO CESU 17 30
The grant opportunity titled "SEA ICE LOSS TO POLAR BEARS FOR LRRS IN ALASKA" is a Department of Defense-funded research project focused on understanding how ongoing and projected sea ice changes may reshape polar bear distribution and behavior near northern US Air Force installations in Alaska. These installations are largely Long Range Radar Sites (LRRS) and related radar facilities that serve as critical communications and surveillance nodes. The central idea is straightforward: as sea ice conditions change, polar bears may spend more time on land or shift where and when they travel along the coast, which could increase the likelihood of polar bear encounters around remote military sites. The project is meant to turn that concern into usable, science-based insight that helps installation managers anticipate where risks may rise and plan accordingly.
The work is designed to support the Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC) by providing research findings that clarify which sites are most likely to see increased polar bear presence as sea ice loss progresses. The selected recipient, referred to in the notice as the NFE, is expected to identify how polar bear distributions could change in response to sea ice conditions and then connect those ecological shifts to practical, on-the-ground safety considerations for personnel. In other words, the project is not only about mapping bears; it is about translating environmental change into actionable risk information for people working at isolated Arctic facilities where response options can be limited.
The opportunity specifically targets analysis and assessment relevant to a defined list of Alaskan radar locations: Cape Lisburn LRSS, Point Lay LRRS, Wainwright SRRS, Point Barrow LRRS, Lonely SRRS, Oliktok LRRS, Bullen Point SRRS, and Barter Island LRRS. A key deliverable implied by the description is an evaluation of whether expected changes in bear behavior and movement patterns around these areas will increase safety risks to staff, and if so, where and under what conditions those risks are most likely to occur. Because the sites are spread across remote parts of northern Alaska and conditions can be logistically challenging, the announcement notes that some tasks may require support from a sub-awardee or partner entity (a sub-NFE). The primary recipient is expected to provide detailed sub-proposals when that kind of support is needed, suggesting an emphasis on clear planning for travel, field logistics, and coordination in difficult Arctic environments.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, indicating that the agency expects to remain involved during project execution rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as Environment, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 12.632. The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, Omaha District. The funding opportunity number is NWO CESU 17 30, it was created on August 25, 2017, and it originally closed on September 26, 2017. The expected number of awards was one, with an award ceiling of $217,350. Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility section not included in the excerpt.
Overall, the project can be summarized as applied Arctic wildlife and climate impact research with a clear operational purpose: improve the Air Force's ability to predict and manage polar bear encounter risks at specific northern Alaska radar sites as sea ice loss alters where polar bears travel, forage, and spend time on land. The emphasis on distribution changes, behavior shifts, and installation-level safety impacts shows that the expected outcome is decision-relevant guidance rather than purely academic findings.Apply for NWO CESU 17 30
- The Department of Defense, Omaha District in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "SEA ICE LOSS TO POLAR BEARS FOR LRRS IN ALASKA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.632.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 25, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 2017. (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 $217,350.00 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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