This department is offering the Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program to support forest and biodiversity conservation in Central Africa. Collaborating with USAID, this grant aims to reduce threats to wildlife populations and enhance conservation capacity in countries like Burundi, Cameroon, and Rwanda. Projects should focus on long-term conservation programs and align with specific funding opportunity guidelines. Applicants are encouraged to review the Notice of Funding Availability for detailed information. Closing date: Jan 15, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 269111
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | Applicants under this program can be: individuals; multi-national secretariats, state and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; public and private institutions of higher education, and individuals with demonstrated and proven experience in wildlife conservation and management. 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: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency of International Development¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), the Service is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs.Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Please review the Notice of Funding Availability for each funding opportunity for specific details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Diggs, Grants Management Specialist
WWB_Africa@fws.gov Email:WWB_Africa@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification to update the email address under contact information | Oct 24, 2014 | |
| Oct 24, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | Applicants under this program can be: individuals; multi-national secretariats, state and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; public and private institutions of higher education, and individuals with demonstrated and proven experience in wildlife conservation and management. 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: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency of International Development¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), the Service is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs.Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Please review the Notice of Funding Availability for each funding opportunity for specific details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Diggs, Grants Management Specialist
WWB_Africa@fws.gov Email:WWB_Africa@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.651 — Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $17,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | Applicants under this program can be: individuals; multi-national secretariats, state and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; public and private institutions of higher education, and individuals with demonstrated and proven experience in wildlife conservation and management. 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: | Central Africa is a globally important region for forest and biodiversity conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife conservation in the region. In collaboration with U.S. Agency of International Development¿s (USAID) Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE), the Service is providing this funding opportunity to reduce threats to key wildlife populations, and to develop the requisite individual and institutional conservation capacity to undertake long-term conservation programs. Funding will only be considered for projects that impact wildlife populations in the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and São Tomé and Príncipe. Please review the Notice of Funding Availability for each funding opportunity for specific details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrew Diggs, Grants Management Specialist
WWB_AFR@fws.gov Email:WWB_AFR@fws.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrew Diggs, Grants Management Specialist WWB_Africa@fws.gov Email: WWB_Africa@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.651 | PKG00209345 | Oct 21, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
269111 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
269111 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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