The Department of State is offering the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund to support projects outside of the United States aimed at conserving marine turtle populations and their habitats. The fund addresses the decline of various marine turtle species by providing financial assistance for conservation efforts and addressing threats to their survival. Projects should focus on lasting conservation benefits, with a strong emphasis on reducing threats to marine turtles in their natural environment. Proposals must demonstrate a clear link between data collection, management actions, and threat reduction to be considered for funding. The deadline for proposals is April 3, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 286874
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00378 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation – proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of marine turtles (Chelonia mydas, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii) throughout their range outside of the United States and its territories. The U.S. Government enacted the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to their long-term survival. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide financial support for projects that conserve nesting populations and habitat and address other threats to the survival of marine turtles in foreign countries.The goal of this program is to reduce threats to marine turtles in their natural habitat. Proposals should identify specific conservation actions that have a high likelihood of creating lasting benefits. Project activities that emphasize data collection and status assessment should describe a direct link to management action, and explain how lack of information has been a key limiting factor for management action in the past. Proposals that do not identify how actions will reduce threats or that do not demonstrate a strong link between data collection and management action will be disqualified.Proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. To the extent that it provides clear, direct support for the program objectives above, proposed work may also relate to climate change adaptation, mitigation and education. |
| 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:
Forrest Miller 703-358-2259
forrest_miller@fws.gov Email:forrest_miller@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update deadline. | Feb 22, 2017 | |
| change in close date from 10/2 to 10/3 | Feb 22, 2017 | |
| Oct 03, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00378 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation – proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 02, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of marine turtles (Chelonia mydas, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii) throughout their range outside of the United States and its territories. The U.S. Government enacted the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to their long-term survival. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide financial support for projects that conserve nesting populations and habitat and address other threats to the survival of marine turtles in foreign countries.The goal of this program is to reduce threats to marine turtles in their natural habitat. Proposals should identify specific conservation actions that have a high likelihood of creating lasting benefits. Project activities that emphasize data collection and status assessment should describe a direct link to management action, and explain how lack of information has been a key limiting factor for management action in the past. Proposals that do not identify how actions will reduce threats or that do not demonstrate a strong link between data collection and management action will be disqualified.Proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. To the extent that it provides clear, direct support for the program objectives above, proposed work may also relate to climate change adaptation, mitigation and education. |
| 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:
Forrest Miller 703-358-2259
forrest_miller@fws.gov Email:forrest_miller@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00378 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation – proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 03, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 03, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of marine turtles (Chelonia mydas, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii) throughout their range outside of the United States and its territories. The U.S. Government enacted the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to their long-term survival. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide financial support for projects that conserve nesting populations and habitat and address other threats to the survival of marine turtles in foreign countries.The goal of this program is to reduce threats to marine turtles in their natural habitat. Proposals should identify specific conservation actions that have a high likelihood of creating lasting benefits. Project activities that emphasize data collection and status assessment should describe a direct link to management action, and explain how lack of information has been a key limiting factor for management action in the past. Proposals that do not identify how actions will reduce threats or that do not demonstrate a strong link between data collection and management action will be disqualified.Proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. To the extent that it provides clear, direct support for the program objectives above, proposed work may also relate to climate change adaptation, mitigation and education. |
| 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:
Forrest Miller 703-358-2259
forrest_miller@fws.gov Email:forrest_miller@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F16AS00378 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Education Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation – proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 03, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 02, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is soliciting proposals for the conservation of marine turtles (Chelonia mydas, Caretta caretta, Dermochelys coriacea, Eretmochelys imbricata, Lepidochelys olivacea, Lepidochelys kempii) throughout their range outside of the United States and its territories. The U.S. Government enacted the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to their long-term survival. The primary purpose of the Act is to provide financial support for projects that conserve nesting populations and habitat and address other threats to the survival of marine turtles in foreign countries.
The goal of this program is to reduce threats to marine turtles in their natural habitat. Proposals should identify specific conservation actions that have a high likelihood of creating lasting benefits. Project activities that emphasize data collection and status assessment should describe a direct link to management action, and explain how lack of information has been a key limiting factor for management action in the past. Proposals that do not identify how actions will reduce threats or that do not demonstrate a strong link between data collection and management action will be disqualified. Proposed project work should occur within the species range, outside of the United States. If work is to be conducted outside of the species range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to its conservation. To the extent that it provides clear, direct support for the program objectives above, proposed work may also relate to climate change adaptation, mitigation and education. |
| 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:
Forrest Miller 703-358-2259
forrest_miller@fws.gov Email:forrest_miller@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 286874 Full Announcement-MT NOFO 17 -> NOFO_MT17.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Forrest Miller 703-358-2259 forrest_miller@fws.gov Email: forrest_miller@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.645 | PKG00226327 | Aug 02, 2016 | Apr 03, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
286874 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
286874 SF424B-1.1.pdf
286874 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
286874 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
286874 SF424A-1.0.pdf
286874 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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