The Department of the Interior is offering the Great Ape Conservation Fund to support the conservation of gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, orangutans, and gibbons in Africa and Asia. Established under the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, this grant aims to protect and preserve ape populations by funding conservation programs within their ranges. Individuals with expertise in ape conservation are encouraged to submit project proposals. Deadline for submissions is December 1, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 289189
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00473 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Great Ape Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 03, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
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 in countries within the range of apes, and the projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of apes. Authorizing legislation: Great Ape Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 6301-6305) |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fws.gov/international/grants-and-reporting/how-to-apply.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cheryl Leonard 703-358-1725
Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov Email:Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 289189 Full Announcement-Great Ape Conservation Fund 17 -> NOFO_GA17_REV.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cheryl Leonard 703-358-1725 Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov Email: Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.629 | PKG00228280 | Sep 28, 2016 | Dec 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289189 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289189 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289189 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
289189 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
289189 SF424A-1.0.pdf
289189 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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