Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00001
Apply for F15AS00001
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "African Elephant Conservation Fund" 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 Oct 1, 2014 and posted on Oct 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,480,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Applicants can be individuals multi national secretariats state and local government agencies non profit, non governmental organizations and public and private institutions of higher education. U.S. non profit, non governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non profit status.
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Opportunity Summary:
The African Elephant Conservation Fund grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00001) is a discretionary funding program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the authority of the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988. Congress created this program in response to steep declines in African elephant populations, with the goal of backing practical, sustainable conservation work that helps secure the species long-term. The fund focuses on projects that directly support effective, durable conservation programs for African elephants (Loxodonta africana spp.), and it falls within the Environment and Natural Resources and Science and Technology/research and development categories, with the specific emphasis described as conservation of species.
Awards are offered through grants and cooperative agreements, meaning projects may be funded either with relatively standard grant oversight or with more active involvement by the federal agency when appropriate. The opportunity anticipated making about 25 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $1,480,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (the award floor) up to $200,000 (the award ceiling). Importantly, there is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to bring matching funds as a condition of eligibility, which can make the program more accessible to organizations or teams that have strong project ideas but limited ability to provide a financial match.
Eligibility is broad and generally unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to many different kinds of applicants as long as they meet any conditions stated in the full announcement. Eligible applicants include individuals, multinational secretariats, state and local government agencies, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education. U.S.-based non-profit NGOs must provide documentation showing valid 501(c)(3) status. This wide eligibility approach is consistent with the program’s conservation mission, since effective elephant conservation often requires participation from governments, universities, local and international NGOs, and field practitioners working in range states.
Key timeline details show the notice was posted October 2, 2014 (created October 1, 2014), with an application deadline of December 3, 2014, and an archive date of January 3, 2015. The listing also references an additional information link for application instructions, indicating that applicants were expected to follow formal submission steps described in the full announcement. For help accessing the full announcement or dealing with application issues, the contact provided is Cheryl Leonard at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1725) and the program email mailbox mscfafricanelephant@fws.gov.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to channel modest-to-mid sized awards into high-impact conservation actions that strengthen long-term protection of African elephants. While the summary does not list specific project types in detail, the stated purpose points toward on-the-ground and programmatic efforts that improve the sustainability and effectiveness of elephant conservation over time, aligning funded work with the broader intent of the African Elephant Conservation Act.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the African Elephant Conservation Fund grant opportunity?
The African Elephant Conservation Fund grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00001) is a discretionary funding program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the authority of the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988. It was created in response to steep declines in African elephant populations and is intended to support practical, sustainable conservation work that helps secure the species over the long term.
Who runs this funding program?
The program is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What law authorizes this program?
This opportunity is authorized under the African Elephant Conservation Act of 1988.
What is the main purpose of the fund?
The fund focuses on projects that directly support effective, durable conservation programs for African elephants (Loxodonta africana spp.), with an emphasis on long-term conservation outcomes.
What types of projects does the opportunity support?
Specific project types are not listed in detail in the provided summary. However, the stated purpose indicates the program supports on-the-ground and programmatic efforts that improve the sustainability and effectiveness of African elephant conservation over time.
Which species is the focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically focuses on African elephants (Loxodonta africana spp.).
What categories does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls within the Environment and Natural Resources and Science and Technology/research and development categories, with a specific emphasis on conservation of species.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F15AS00001.
What funding instruments are used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards may be made through grants and cooperative agreements. This means some projects may be supported through standard grant oversight, while others may involve more active involvement by the federal agency when appropriate.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 25 awards.
What was the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $1,480,000.
What is the minimum and maximum expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (award floor) up to $200,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and generally unrestricted, subject to any conditions in the full announcement. The eligible applicant types listed include individuals, multinational secretariats, state and local government agencies, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education.
Do U.S.-based non-profit NGOs need to provide any documentation?
Yes. U.S.-based non-profit NGOs must provide documentation showing valid 501(c)(3) status.
When was this opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on October 2, 2014 (created October 1, 2014).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 3, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is January 3, 2015.
Where can applicants find application instructions?
The listing references an additional information link for application instructions, indicating applicants were expected to follow the formal submission steps described in the full announcement.
Who should applicants contact with questions or application issues?
For help accessing the full announcement or dealing with application issues, the contact provided is Cheryl Leonard at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 703-358-1725. Email: mscfafricanelephant@fws.gov.
What is the overall goal of the program?
The program is designed to channel modest-to-mid sized awards into high-impact conservation actions that strengthen long-term protection of African elephants, consistent with the intent of the African Elephant Conservation Act.
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