This department is offering the African Elephant Conservation Fund to support the conservation of African elephants through various initiatives such as protection of at-risk populations, habitat conservation, research, education, and conflict reduction. Grants of $50,000 or less are preferred due to limited funding, but higher amounts can be requested with justification. The closing date for proposals is April 01, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 39781
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFECF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.620 — African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2009 Changed closing date to reflect second annual deadline |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,301,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by African government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of African elephants by enhancing: protection of at-risk elephant populations; transfrontier elephant conservation; habitat/ecosystem conservation and management; applied research on elephant populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education; protected area/reserve management in important elephant range; development and execution of elephant conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | African Elephant Conservation Fund How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mindy Clarke
USFWS Email:mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2008 | ||
| New posting for FY 2009. Please note that there is a new website. | Dec 04, 2008 | |
| Updating for 2009 | Oct 02, 2008 | |
| Oct 02, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFECF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.620 — African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2009 Changed closing date to reflect second annual deadline |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,301,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by African government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of African elephants by enhancing: protection of at-risk elephant populations; transfrontier elephant conservation; habitat/ecosystem conservation and management; applied research on elephant populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education; protected area/reserve management in important elephant range; development and execution of elephant conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | African Elephant Conservation Fund How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mindy Clarke
USFWS Email:mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFECF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.620 — African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,301,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by African government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of African elephants by enhancing: protection of at-risk elephant populations; transfrontier elephant conservation; habitat/ecosystem conservation and management; applied research on elephant populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education; protected area/reserve management in important elephant range; development and execution of elephant conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | African Elephant Conservation Fund How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mindy Clarke
USFWS Email:mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFECF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.620 — African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,301,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by African government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of African elephants by enhancing: protection of at-risk elephant populations; transfrontier elephant conservation; habitat/ecosystem conservation and management; applied research on elephant populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education; protected area/reserve management in important elephant range; development and execution of elephant conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | African Elephant Conservation Fund Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mindy Clarke
Biologist Phone 703-358-2078 Email:mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AFECF08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.620 — African Elephant Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,301,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by African government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of African elephants by enhancing: protection of at-risk elephant populations; transfrontier elephant conservation; habitat/ecosystem conservation and management; applied research on elephant populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education; protected area/reserve management in important elephant range; development and execution of elephant conservation management plans; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensics skills; and efforts to decrease human-elephant conflict. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | African Elephant Conservation Fund Information |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mindy Clarke
Biologist Phone 703-358-2078 Email:mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mindy Clarke USFWS Email: mindy_clarke@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.620 | PKG00008439 | Oct 01, 2008 | Nov 01, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
39781 SF424-2.0.pdf
39781 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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