This FWS-DIC-MSCF grant targets marine turtle conservation outside the U.S. and its territories, addressing global population declines and serious threats. The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund provides financial support for projects preserving nesting populations and habitats in foreign countries. Focus areas include academic training, applied research, conservation education, habitat management, and protecting nesting females/eggs. It also strengthens local capacity, law enforcement, and fosters international collaboration. Applicants must conduct work directly benefiting international marine turtle populations, with research addressing specific management needs and emerging issues.
Opportunity ID: 120733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-DIC-MSCF-MT2012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FWS-DIC-MSCF-MT2012 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Individuals City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| 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 Fund of 2004 in response to the decline of many marine turtle populations worldwide and the serious threats to the long term survival of marine turtle populations. 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 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 to marine turtle populations outside the United States. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions, and threats from emerging issues -such as disease and climate change – that affect the species and their habitats. |
| Link to Additional Information: | How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Derek Litchfield
International Affairs Specialist Phone 7033582379 Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 120733 Other Supporting Documents-Required Forms 1 -> dic required cover page and forms.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Derek Litchfield International Affairs Specialist Phone 7033582379 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 | PKG00077671 | Sep 12, 2011 | Oct 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
120733 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
120733 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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