The Department of State is offering the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund grant to support the conservation of marine turtles globally. Projects should focus on protecting nesting populations, habitats, and addressing threats to these species outside the U.S. and its territories. The grant stems from the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, aiming to combat the decline of various marine turtle populations. Proposals should align with the Act’s goal of ensuring the long-term survival of marine turtles through conservation efforts. Application deadline: Oct 01, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 241502
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | F13AS00288 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Nov 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $15,000 |
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:: | Any government agency responsible for conservation and protection of marine turtles or any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation may submit proposals to this Fund. U.S. non-profit, non-governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non-profit status. |
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. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00184498 |
| Opening Date: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Oct 02, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Nikole Tucker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Attachments [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.645 | PKG00184498 | Sep 02, 2013 | Oct 02, 2013 | View | Nikole Tucker | Organization and Individual Applicants |