This grant, offered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation, aims to conserve four African great ape taxa: Cross River gorillas, Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees, Grauer’s gorillas, and eastern chimpanzees. The program focuses on two key areas: promoting conservation for Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape, and securing habitat for Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A total of $4.5 million is available, with individual awards up to $1.5 million over three years. Objectives include reducing threats to wildlife and habitat, generating scientific data to guide conservation, and strengthening individual and organizational conservation capacity. Key desired results encompass increasing protected ape habitat, reducing illegal trade, advancing understanding of ape populations, and improving community land management. Applications are due by October 4, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 349787
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants may be multi-national secretariats, U.S. and foreign non-profits, non-governmental organizations, community and Indigenous organizations, and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Great Ape Conservation Fund – Africa, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation is seeking applications for projects designed to conserve four African great ape taxa: (a) Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli), (b) Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), (c) Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and (c) eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii).Applications should address one of the two following focus areas:1. Promoting the long-term conservation of Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameron chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape.One award is anticipated for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.2. Securing habitat to promote the long-term conservation of Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the CongoTwo awards are anticipated, each for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.A total of $4,500,000 is available to support this work.This assistance program is working towards three objectives in the indicated conservation areas:(1) reduction of threats to wildlife and habitat;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (1a) increased ape habitat under legal management status, (1b) improved connectivity of existing ape strongholds, (1c) reduction of illegal destructive extractive practices in ape habitat, (1d) reduction of apes in the bushmeat and live ape trade, and (1e) reduction of infectious disease threats to apes.(2) generation of scientific data to guide conservation action;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (2a) advanced understanding of ape distribution and abundance, (2b) determined effectiveness of specific conservation actions, and (3c) improved understanding of disease affecting apes through applied research.(3) strengthened individual and organizational conservation capacity;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (3a) improved capacity to manage community lands in ape habitat, (3b) the positive and negative effects/impacts of the project on local communities are understood and are reflected in project activities; (3c) robust monitoring and evaluation program is developed and implemented, and (3d) landscape-wide coordination and communication are strengthened.Application due date: October 4, 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cameron, DVM
GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email:GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification to update NOFO attachment | Aug 10, 2023 | |
| Modification to update NOFO attachment | Aug 07, 2023 | |
| Modification to update NOFO attachment | Aug 07, 2023 | |
| Aug 07, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants may be multi-national secretariats, U.S. and foreign non-profits, non-governmental organizations, community and Indigenous organizations, and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Great Ape Conservation Fund – Africa, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation is seeking applications for projects designed to conserve four African great ape taxa: (a) Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli), (b) Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), (c) Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and (c) eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii).Applications should address one of the two following focus areas:1. Promoting the long-term conservation of Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameron chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape.One award is anticipated for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.2. Securing habitat to promote the long-term conservation of Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the CongoTwo awards are anticipated, each for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.A total of $4,500,000 is available to support this work.This assistance program is working towards three objectives in the indicated conservation areas:(1) reduction of threats to wildlife and habitat;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (1a) increased ape habitat under legal management status, (1b) improved connectivity of existing ape strongholds, (1c) reduction of illegal destructive extractive practices in ape habitat, (1d) reduction of apes in the bushmeat and live ape trade, and (1e) reduction of infectious disease threats to apes.(2) generation of scientific data to guide conservation action;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (2a) advanced understanding of ape distribution and abundance, (2b) determined effectiveness of specific conservation actions, and (3c) improved understanding of disease affecting apes through applied research.(3) strengthened individual and organizational conservation capacity;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (3a) improved capacity to manage community lands in ape habitat, (3b) the positive and negative effects/impacts of the project on local communities are understood and are reflected in project activities; (3c) robust monitoring and evaluation program is developed and implemented, and (3d) landscape-wide coordination and communication are strengthened.Application due date: October 4, 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cameron, DVM
GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email:GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants may be multi-national secretariats, U.S. and foreign non-profits, non-governmental organizations, community and Indigenous organizations, and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Great Ape Conservation Fund – Africa, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation is seeking applications for projects designed to conserve four African great ape taxa: (a) Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli), (b) Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), (c) Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and (c) eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii).Applications should address one of the two following focus areas:1. Promoting the long-term conservation of Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameron chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape.One award is anticipated for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.2. Securing habitat to promote the long-term conservation of Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the CongoTwo awards are anticipated, each for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.A total of $4,500,000 is available to support this work.This assistance program is working towards three objectives in the indicated conservation areas:(1) reduction of threats to wildlife and habitat;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (1a) increased ape habitat under legal management status, (1b) improved connectivity of existing ape strongholds, (1c) reduction of illegal destructive extractive practices in ape habitat, (1d) reduction of apes in the bushmeat and live ape trade, and (1e) reduction of infectious disease threats to apes.(2) generation of scientific data to guide conservation action;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (2a) advanced understanding of ape distribution and abundance, (2b) determined effectiveness of specific conservation actions, and (3c) improved understanding of disease affecting apes through applied research.(3) strengthened individual and organizational conservation capacity;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (3a) improved capacity to manage community lands in ape habitat, (3b) the positive and negative effects/impacts of the project on local communities are understood and are reflected in project activities; (3c) robust monitoring and evaluation program is developed and implemented, and (3d) landscape-wide coordination and communication are strengthened.Application due date: October 4, 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cameron, DVM
GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email:GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants may be multi-national secretariats, U.S. and foreign non-profits, non-governmental organizations, community and Indigenous organizations, and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Great Ape Conservation Fund – Africa, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation is seeking applications for projects designed to conserve four African great ape taxa: (a) Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli), (b) Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), (c) Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and (c) eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii).Applications should address one of the two following focus areas:1. Promoting the long-term conservation of Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameron chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape.One award is anticipated for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.2. Securing habitat to promote the long-term conservation of Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the CongoTwo awards are anticipated, each for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.A total of $4,500,000 is available to support this work.This assistance program is working towards three objectives in the indicated conservation areas:(1) reduction of threats to wildlife and habitat;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (1a) increased ape habitat under legal management status, (1b) improved connectivity of existing ape strongholds, (1c) reduction of illegal destructive extractive practices in ape habitat, (1d) reduction of apes in the bushmeat and live ape trade, and (1e) reduction of infectious disease threats to apes.(2) generation of scientific data to guide conservation action;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (2a) advanced understanding of ape distribution and abundance, (2b) determined effectiveness of specific conservation actions, and (3c) improved understanding of disease affecting apes through applied research.(3) strengthened individual and organizational conservation capacity;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (3a) improved capacity to manage community lands in ape habitat, (3b) the positive and negative effects/impacts of the project on local communities are understood and are reflected in project activities; (3c) robust monitoring and evaluation program is developed and implemented, and (3d) landscape-wide coordination and communication are strengthened.Application due date: October 4, 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cameron, DVM
GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email:GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F23AS00467 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.629 — Great Apes Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 04, 2023 Applications must be submitted electronically through GrantSolutions by 11:59 PM ET on the listed application due date. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number beginning with “FWS-” will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact [program inbox email]. DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION MORE THAN ONCE. Duplicate applications will be discarded. Please see more information about submission requirements in section D7. Other Submission Requirements. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants may be multi-national secretariats, U.S. and foreign non-profits, non-governmental organizations, community and Indigenous organizations, and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Great Ape Conservation Fund – Africa, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs, Division of International Conservation is seeking applications for projects designed to conserve four African great ape taxa: (a) Cross River gorillas (Gorilla gorilla diehli), (b) Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti), (c) Grauer’s gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri), and (c) eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii).Applications should address one of the two following focus areas:1. Promoting the long-term conservation of Cross River gorillas and Nigeria-Cameron chimpanzees in their transboundary landscape.One award is anticipated for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.2. Securing habitat to promote the long-term conservation of Grauer’s gorillas and eastern chimpanzees in the Democratic Republic of the CongoTwo awards are anticipated, each for a total budget of up to USD$1.5 million over a period of three years.A total of $4,500,000 is available to support this work.This assistance program is working towards three objectives in the indicated conservation areas:(1) reduction of threats to wildlife and habitat;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (1a) increased ape habitat under legal management status, (1b) improved connectivity of existing ape strongholds, (1c) reduction of illegal destructive extractive practices in ape habitat, (1d) reduction of apes in the bushmeat and live ape trade, and (1e) reduction of infectious disease threats to apes.(2) generation of scientific data to guide conservation action;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (2a) advanced understanding of ape distribution and abundance, (2b) determined effectiveness of specific conservation actions, and (3c) improved understanding of disease affecting apes through applied research.(3) strengthened individual and organizational conservation capacity;Desired results may include, as appropriate, (3a) improved capacity to manage community lands in ape habitat, (3b) the positive and negative effects/impacts of the project on local communities are understood and are reflected in project activities; (3c) robust monitoring and evaluation program is developed and implemented, and (3d) landscape-wide coordination and communication are strengthened.Application due date: October 4, 2023 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kenneth Cameron, DVM
GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email:GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349787 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F23AS00467_NOFO_Final_20230810.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kenneth Cameron, DVM GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov Email: GreatApeAfrica@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.629 | F23AS00467 | F23AS00467-Promoting the long-term conservation of gorillas and chimpanzees in key landscapes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Nigeria-Cameroon transboundary region. | PKG00282796 | Aug 07, 2023 | Oct 04, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349787 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349787 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
349787 Project_AbstractSummary_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
349787 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349787 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
349787 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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