Opportunity Information: Apply for AFECF2011
Apply for AFECF2011
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "African Elephant Conservation Fund 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.620 African Elephant Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Oct 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments.
- Any government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation may submit proposals to this Fund.
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Opportunity Summary:
The African Elephant Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number AFECF2011) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground and closely related efforts that conserve the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) across its range. The program traces back to the African Elephant Conservation Act passed by Congress in 1988 in response to steep population declines, and it uses the African Elephant Conservation Fund to finance practical, long-term conservation work. Applicants are directed to visit the program website and download the official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to obtain the required application instructions and submission requirements.
The fund is designed to back projects that strengthen sustainable conservation programs and deliver measurable conservation outcomes for elephants and their habitats. Priority activities include applied research that directly supports management decisions, such as population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and studies that address emerging threats like disease and climate change. The program also supports the development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management, and improved protected area or reserve management in key elephant range areas. Proposals can also focus on compliance with treaties and laws governing elephant take, trade, and habitat use, as well as wildlife inspection, enforcement, and forensics capacity that helps deter and investigate illegal activity.
A strong emphasis is placed on protection and coexistence measures, including enhanced protection for at-risk populations and efforts to reduce human-elephant conflict. Community-focused approaches are eligible as well, such as conservation education and outreach that builds local support for elephant conservation and reduces threats driven by human activity. The program also encourages strengthening local capacity to carry out conservation programs and supports transfrontier conservation initiatives, reflecting the reality that elephant populations and threats often span national borders. In general, proposed work is expected to occur within the African elephant range; if any work is conducted outside that range, the proposal needs to clearly demonstrate direct relevance and benefit to African elephant conservation.
For this funding cycle, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000 with an expectation of around 35 awards. Individual awards were anticipated to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner support in line with the NOFA rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district). The announcement also clarifies that any government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection, as well as other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation, may submit proposals. This indicates the program is open not only to U.S.-based entities but also to experienced conservation actors working in relevant contexts, provided they meet the fund requirements and can demonstrate credible capacity to implement the proposed work.
Key dates listed for the opportunity include a posted date of October 8, 2010, with a current closing date of April 1, 2011 (the original closing date shown was November 1, 2010), and an archive date of May 1, 2011. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.620 (African Elephant Conservation Fund). For application access issues or questions, the contact provided is Michelle Lewis, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-1763 or by email at MSCFAfricanElephant@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - African Elephant Conservation Fund 2011 (AFECF2011)
What is the African Elephant Conservation Fund 2011 (AFECF2011) opportunity?
AFECF2011 is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports on-the-ground and closely related efforts to conserve the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) across its range.
Which agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is AFECF2011.
Is this funding offered as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program, meaning awards may be issued as grants and/or cooperative agreements depending on the project and program requirements.
What law created or authorizes this conservation program?
The program traces back to the African Elephant Conservation Act, passed by Congress in 1988 in response to steep population declines.
What is the main purpose of the African Elephant Conservation Fund?
The fund is intended to finance practical, long-term conservation work that strengthens sustainable conservation programs and delivers measurable conservation outcomes for African elephants and their habitats.
What types of projects are considered a priority?
Priority activities include applied research that directly supports management decisions. Examples mentioned include population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and studies addressing emerging threats such as disease and climate change.
Does the program fund elephant conservation management plans?
Yes. The program supports the development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans.
Are habitat conservation and protected area management activities eligible?
Yes. Eligible activities include habitat conservation and management, and improved protected area or reserve management in key elephant range areas.
Can projects focus on compliance, enforcement, or anti-illegal activity work?
Yes. The opportunity includes support for compliance with treaties and laws governing elephant take, trade, and habitat use. It also supports wildlife inspection, enforcement, and forensics capacity that helps deter and investigate illegal activity.
Does the program support efforts to reduce human-elephant conflict?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes protection and coexistence measures, including efforts to reduce human-elephant conflict and enhanced protection for at-risk populations.
Are community-based approaches eligible?
Yes. Community-focused approaches are eligible, including conservation education and outreach that builds local support for elephant conservation and reduces threats driven by human activity.
Does the program support capacity building?
Yes. The program encourages strengthening local capacity to carry out conservation programs.
Are transfrontier (cross-border) conservation initiatives encouraged?
Yes. The program supports transfrontier conservation initiatives, recognizing that elephant populations and threats often span national borders.
Where is project work expected to take place?
In general, proposed work is expected to occur within the African elephant range.
Can a project include work outside the African elephant range?
Yes, but if any work is conducted outside the African elephant range, the proposal needs to clearly demonstrate direct relevance and benefit to African elephant conservation.
How much total funding was estimated for this funding cycle?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this cycle was $1,200,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity indicated an expectation of around 35 awards.
What is the anticipated minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were anticipated to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources or secure partner support in line with the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and multiple levels of government (state, county, city or township, special district).
Can government agencies responsible for African elephant conservation apply?
Yes. The announcement clarifies that any government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection may submit proposals.
Can other organizations or individuals apply?
Yes. The opportunity indicates that other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation may submit proposals.
Is the opportunity limited to U.S.-based applicants?
The announcement indicates the program is open not only to U.S.-based entities but also to experienced conservation actors working in relevant contexts, provided they meet the fund requirements and can demonstrate credible capacity to implement the proposed work.
Where do applicants find the official application instructions and submission requirements?
Applicants are directed to visit the program website and download the official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which contains the required application instructions and submission requirements.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity lists a posted date of October 8, 2010. The current closing date shown is April 1, 2011 (the original closing date shown was November 1, 2010). The archive date is May 1, 2011.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.620 (African Elephant Conservation Fund).
Who should applicants contact for application access issues or questions?
The listed contact is Michelle Lewis, International Affairs Specialist. Phone: 703-358-1763. Email: MSCFAfricanElephant@fws.gov.
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