The U.S. Government’s Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 aims to protect and conserve ape populations in Africa and Asia. The Great Ape Conservation Fund seeks project proposals supporting conservation efforts for various apes such as gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons. Projects include research, habitat conservation, education, mitigating human-ape conflicts, and enhancing protection for at-risk populations. Proposals must focus on ape range areas or demonstrate clear relevance to ape conservation. The fund aims to strengthen local capacity, enforce wildlife laws, and address emerging threats like diseases and climate change. Closing date for proposals is Dec 03, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 201833
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F12AS00423 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Great Apes Conservation Fund FY13 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Dec 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,900,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Any government agency responsible for conservation and protection of apes and any other organization, multi-national secretariat, or individual with demonstrated experience in ape conservation may submit proposals to this Fund. U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non-profit status. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description:: | The Great Ape Conservation Fund is soliciting project proposals for the conservation of apes [gorillas (Gorilla gorilla); chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes); bonobos (Pan paniscus); orangutans (Pongo spp.); and gibbons (family Hylobatidae)] throughout their ranges. The U.S. Government enacted the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000 in response to the decline of ape populations in Africa and Asia. The Act provides for the conservation and protection of apes by supporting conservation programs of countries within the range of apes, and the projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of apes.The Great Ape Conservation Fund supports projects that promote conservation through: Applied research on ape populations and their habitats, including surveys and monitoring; Development and execution of ape conservation management plans; Compliance with applicable treaties and laws that prohibit or regulate the taking or trade of ape or regulate the use and management of ape habitat; Conservation education and community outreach; Enhanced protection of at-risk ape populations; Efforts to decrease human-ape conflicts; Habitat conservation and management; Protected area/reserve management in important ape range; Strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs; Transfrontier ape conservation; and Wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills.Proposed project work should occur within the ape range, or, if work is to be conducted outside of the range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to ape conservation. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions, and threats from emerging issues such as disease and climate change that affect the species and their habitats. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Changed the deadline to a business day – Monday, Dec 3. | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
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| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00147550 |
| Opening Date: | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Dec 03, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Corrie Mauldin |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Attachments [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00147550 | Sep 14, 2012 | Dec 03, 2012 | View | Corrie Mauldin | Organization and Individual Applicants |