The Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB LAC) is offering this grant to strengthen conservation efforts across Latin America and the Caribbean, excluding Mexico. This grant is for projects that enhance the capacity of institutions in the region to effectively manage and conserve biodiversity, species, habitats, and ecological processes. A primary focus is on building human and institutional capacity through holistic, inter-disciplinary approaches, recognizing the crucial social context of conservation. Specifically, WWB LAC seeks proposals to develop, strengthen, or replicate graduate-level conservation training programs. The purpose of this grant is to support the creation and implementation of innovative programs that will train future generations of resource managers through cooperative, ecosystem-oriented approaches, adapting to the complexities of modern society and interconnected landscapes for the benefit of the Americas and the world.
Opportunity ID: 137853
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.640 — Wildlife Without Borders- Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB LAC) funds projects designed to strengthen the ability of Latin American and Caribbean institutions to manage and conserve species, habitats, and ecological processes for the benefit of the people of the Americas and the world.Of particular interest are projects that build the human and institutional capacity to effectively conserve and manage biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean through a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach with a primary emphasis on the social context.Projects should take place in Latin America or the Caribbean. If any activities are to be conducted outside the region, the proposal must give a detailed explanation as to why those activities must be implemented outside the region. (Please note that Mexico is not included in the WWB LAC program. Projects in Mexico are administered through the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program.)WWB-LAC is seeking proposals that will develop, strengthen, and/or replicate a graduate-level conservation training program for future conservation professionals. The program Goal is to support the creation, implementation, and/or replication of innovative training programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that will train future generations of resource managers through a holistic, cooperative, ecosystem-oriented approach adapted to the complexities of modern society and the interconnectedness of the landscapes upon which society depends. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Derek Litchfield, 703-358-2634
Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov Email:Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2012 | ||
| Jan 20, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.640 — Wildlife Without Borders- Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB LAC) funds projects designed to strengthen the ability of Latin American and Caribbean institutions to manage and conserve species, habitats, and ecological processes for the benefit of the people of the Americas and the world.Of particular interest are projects that build the human and institutional capacity to effectively conserve and manage biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean through a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach with a primary emphasis on the social context.Projects should take place in Latin America or the Caribbean. If any activities are to be conducted outside the region, the proposal must give a detailed explanation as to why those activities must be implemented outside the region. (Please note that Mexico is not included in the WWB LAC program. Projects in Mexico are administered through the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program.)WWB-LAC is seeking proposals that will develop, strengthen, and/or replicate a graduate-level conservation training program for future conservation professionals. The program Goal is to support the creation, implementation, and/or replication of innovative training programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that will train future generations of resource managers through a holistic, cooperative, ecosystem-oriented approach adapted to the complexities of modern society and the interconnectedness of the landscapes upon which society depends. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Derek Litchfield, 703-358-2634
Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov Email:Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F12AS00006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.640 — Wildlife Without Borders- Latin America and the Caribbean |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB LAC) funds projects designed to strengthen the ability of Latin American and Caribbean institutions to manage and conserve species, habitats, and ecological processes for the benefit of the people of the Americas and the world.
Of particular interest are projects that build the human and institutional capacity to effectively conserve and manage biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean through a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach with a primary emphasis on the social context. Projects should take place in Latin America or the Caribbean. If any activities are to be conducted outside the region, the proposal must give a detailed explanation as to why those activities must be implemented outside the region. (Please note that Mexico is not included in the WWB LAC program. Projects in Mexico are administered through the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program.) WWB-LAC is seeking proposals that will develop, strengthen, and/or replicate a graduate-level conservation training program for future conservation professionals. The program Goal is to support the creation, implementation, and/or replication of innovative training programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that will train future generations of resource managers through a holistic, cooperative, ecosystem-oriented approach adapted to the complexities of modern society and the interconnectedness of the landscapes upon which society depends. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Derek Litchfield, 703-358-2634
Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov Email:Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 137853 Full Announcement-1 -> nofa_lac12_sp.pdf
Folder 137853 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 fillable spanish cover page.pdf
Folder 137853 Full Announcement-2 -> nofa_lac12.pdf
Folder 137853 Full Announcement-2 -> 2012 fillable english cover page.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Derek Litchfield, 703-358-2634 Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov Email: Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.640 | PKG00092350 | Jan 13, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
137853 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
137853 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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