The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is offering this grant to support projects focused on the conservation of marine turtles globally, specifically outside the United States and its territories. Established under the U.S. Government’s Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004, this initiative aims to address the significant decline and threats faced by various marine turtle species worldwide. The grant’s primary purpose is to provide crucial financial assistance for efforts that protect nesting populations and their habitats, and mitigate other critical dangers to marine turtle survival in foreign countries, contributing to their long-term recovery.
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: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 45 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 30, 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: | How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nikole Tucker, Grants Management Specialist, 703-358-2379
MSCF_Marineturtle@fws.gov Email:MSCF_Marineturtle@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 241502 Full Announcement-1 -> nofa_mt14.pdf
Folder 241502 Full Announcement-1 -> fillable_cover_page.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nikole Tucker, Grants Management Specialist, 703-358-2379 MSCF_Marineturtle@fws.gov 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 | PKG00184498 | Sep 02, 2013 | Oct 02, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
241502 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
241502 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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