The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), in partnership with USAID, is offering a funding opportunity to enhance wildlife conservation in Central Africa. Projects aimed at reducing threats to key wildlife populations and strengthening conservation capacity in countries like Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, and more can apply. The grant aligns with the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and emphasizes a results-based approach to conservation. Deadline for submissions is January 23, 2017. Join efforts to safeguard biodiversity in this vital region.
Opportunity ID: 289638
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WWB Africa 2017 NOFO |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,375,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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 Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency for International Developmentâ¿¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), USFWS is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs. Please see A Results-Based Vision for Conservation in Central Africa for greater detail on USFWSâ¿¿ approach to wildlife conservation in Central Africa. Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and PrÃncipe. The authorizing statute is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-43) |
| Link to Additional Information: | WWB Africa FY17 NOFO – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Alden Whittaker 703-358-1717
alden_whittaker@fws.gov Email:alden_whittaker@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| to extend one day due to grants.gov system maintenance | Jan 23, 2017 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WWB Africa 2017 NOFO |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,375,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
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 Individuals Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency for International Developmentâ¿¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), USFWS is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs. Please see A Results-Based Vision for Conservation in Central Africa for greater detail on USFWSâ¿¿ approach to wildlife conservation in Central Africa. Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and PrÃncipe. The authorizing statute is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-43) |
| Link to Additional Information: | WWB Africa FY17 NOFO – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Alden Whittaker 703-358-1717
alden_whittaker@fws.gov Email:alden_whittaker@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00008 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | WWB Africa 2017 NOFO |
| 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: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,375,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Foreign governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency for International Developmentâ¿¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), USFWS is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs. Please see A Results-Based Vision for Conservation in Central Africa for greater detail on USFWSâ¿¿ approach to wildlife conservation in Central Africa.
Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and PrÃncipe. The authorizing statute is the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-43) |
| Link to Additional Information: | WWB Africa FY17 NOFO – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Alden Whittaker 703-358-1717
alden_whittaker@fws.gov Email:alden_whittaker@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 289638 Full Announcement-WWB Africa FY17 -> FY17 AFR NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Specialist Alden Whittaker 703-358-1717 alden_whittaker@fws.gov Email: alden_whittaker@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.651 | PKG00228717 | Jan 23, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
289638 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
289638 SF424B-1.1.pdf
289638 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
289638 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
289638 SF424A-1.0.pdf
289638 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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