The Department of Wildlife Conservation is offering the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund to support projects focused on academic training, research, conservation education, habitat management, and law enforcement to protect marine turtle populations. The grant aims to promote international collaboration, develop conservation management plans, and strengthen capacity for conservation programs outside the United States. Applicant organizations are encouraged to conduct direct project work or research with significant benefits for marine turtle populations globally. The closing date for project proposals is April 1, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 39784
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF08 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is October 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning April/May to submit proposals on or before the October 1 deadline. The second deadline is April 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning September/October to submit proposals on or before the April 1 deadline. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2008 This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is October 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning April/May to submit proposals on or before the October 1 deadline. The second deadline is April 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning September/October to submit proposals on or before the April 1 deadline. |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $650,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund supports projects that promote the conservation of marine turtles by focusing on: Academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; Applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitats, including surveys and monitoring; Conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging populations; Development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; Habitat conservation and management; Information exchange to promote international collaboration; Projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; Promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; Protected area/reserve management of important nesting beaches; Strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and Strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensics skills through training and equipment. Applicant organizations should be conducting project work directly on populations occurring outside the United States, or the results of research should have direct bearing on and benefits for marine turtle populations outside the United States. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Earl Possardt Email: MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.645 | PKG00005512 | Apr 01, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
39784 SF424-2.0.pdf
39784 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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