Opportunity Information: Apply for ASECF2010
Apply for ASECF2010
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Asian Elephant Conservation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.621 Asian Elephant Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 15, 2009 and posted on Oct 15, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 1, 2009. (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 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Special district governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- Any government agency responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation may submit proposals to this Fund.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number ASECF2010) is a competitive, discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground and applied conservation work for the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across its range. The program stems from the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, signed into law in 1997 in response to growing threats facing an already endangered species. Applicants are instructed to download and follow the attached Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), which serves as the controlling document for application requirements, submission procedures, and selection details.
This opportunity funds practical projects that directly improve the conservation status of Asian elephants and the landscapes they depend on. Priority activities include applied research tied to clear management actions, such as population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and other studies that answer specific conservation questions with a direct pathway to implementation. The fund also supports the development and execution of elephant conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management, and protected area or reserve management in key elephant range. A strong emphasis is placed on interventions that reduce human-elephant conflict, enhance protection for at-risk populations, and strengthen local capacity so that conservation programs can be sustained and effectively carried out over time.
The program also targets the regulatory and enforcement side of conservation, supporting efforts that improve compliance with applicable treaties and laws governing the taking, trade, and management of elephants and elephant habitat. Related proposals may include wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skill-building, especially where these capabilities help deter poaching, trafficking, or other illegal activities affecting elephants. Transfrontier (cross-border) elephant conservation is explicitly eligible as well, recognizing that elephant populations and the pressures they face often extend across national boundaries. Education and community outreach are also supported when they contribute meaningfully to conservation outcomes, such as improving coexistence, reducing conflict drivers, or building local stewardship.
Projects are generally expected to take place within the Asian elephant's range. If any part of the work is proposed outside the range, the proposal must clearly demonstrate a direct and credible link to Asian elephant conservation outcomes, rather than being general wildlife work. For applied research in particular, the fund expects proposals to be oriented toward specific management needs and actionable steps, not open-ended or purely academic research.
Funding for this cycle is estimated at $1,200,000 total, with an expectation of roughly 45 awards. Individual awards typically range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000, indicating that the fund is designed to support targeted, well-defined projects that can produce measurable results. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the total project budget, consistent with the rules described in the NOFA.
Eligibility is broad and includes government entities at multiple levels (state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and individuals. In practice, any government agency responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation, may submit proposals. This emphasis on demonstrated expertise signals that reviewers are likely looking for applicants with a credible track record, strong in-country partnerships where relevant, and the technical and operational capacity to deliver results.
Key dates listed for this opportunity show it was posted on October 15, 2009, with an application closing date of November 1, 2009, and an archive date of November 15, 2009. Applicants seeking procedural guidance are directed to an additional information link on how to apply for a grant from the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is Melinda Clarke, International Affairs Specialist, for electronic access problems.
Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number ASECF2010) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund opportunity (ASECF2010)?
The Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number ASECF2010) is a competitive, discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports on-the-ground and applied conservation work for the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across its range.
2) What law authorizes this program?
The program stems from the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, which was signed into law in 1997 in response to growing threats to an already endangered species.
3) What document controls the application requirements and selection details?
Applicants are instructed to download and follow the attached Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). The NOFA is described as the controlling document for application requirements, submission procedures, and selection details.
4) What types of projects does this fund support?
The opportunity funds practical projects that directly improve the conservation status of Asian elephants and the landscapes they depend on. The focus is on applied, on-the-ground conservation and implementation-oriented work.
5) What are the priority activity areas?
Priority activities include applied research tied to clear management actions (such as population and habitat surveys and monitoring), development and execution of elephant conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management, and protected area or reserve management in key elephant range.
6) Does the fund support applied research, and what kind of research is expected?
Yes. Applied research is supported when it answers specific conservation questions and has a direct pathway to implementation. The fund expects research proposals to be oriented toward specific management needs and actionable steps, not open-ended or purely academic research.
7) Are population surveys, habitat surveys, and monitoring eligible activities?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly lists population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and other studies as eligible when they are tied to clear management actions and conservation implementation.
8) Are management plans and plan implementation eligible?
Yes. The fund supports the development and execution of elephant conservation management plans, indicating that both planning and implementation-oriented work are within scope.
9) Does the fund support habitat conservation and protected area management?
Yes. Habitat conservation and management, as well as protected area or reserve management in key elephant range, are identified as supported activities.
10) How important is human-elephant conflict work in this program?
There is a strong emphasis on interventions that reduce human-elephant conflict, enhance protection for at-risk populations, and strengthen local capacity so conservation programs can be sustained and carried out effectively over time.
11) Are projects that build local capacity eligible?
Yes. Strengthening local capacity is explicitly emphasized as a way to sustain conservation programs and improve long-term effectiveness.
12) Does the fund support enforcement and regulatory compliance efforts?
Yes. The program supports efforts that improve compliance with applicable treaties and laws governing the taking, trade, and management of elephants and elephant habitat.
13) Are wildlife inspection, law enforcement, or forensics skill-building projects eligible?
Yes. Proposals may include wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skill-building, especially where these capabilities help deter poaching, trafficking, or other illegal activities affecting elephants.
14) Is transfrontier (cross-border) elephant conservation eligible?
Yes. Transfrontier (cross-border) elephant conservation is explicitly eligible, recognizing that elephant populations and related pressures often extend across national boundaries.
15) Are education and community outreach activities eligible?
Yes, when they contribute meaningfully to conservation outcomes. Examples described include improving coexistence, reducing conflict drivers, or building local stewardship.
16) Where are projects expected to take place?
Projects are generally expected to take place within the Asian elephant's range.
17) Can any part of the work occur outside the Asian elephant range?
Yes, but if any part of the work is proposed outside the range, the proposal must clearly demonstrate a direct and credible link to Asian elephant conservation outcomes. The work should not be general wildlife work without a clear connection to Asian elephant conservation.
18) What is the total estimated funding amount for this cycle?
Total funding for this cycle is estimated at $1,200,000.
19) Approximately how many awards are expected?
The fund expects roughly 45 awards for this cycle.
20) What is the typical award size?
Individual awards typically range from $5,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
21) What does the typical award range suggest about project scope?
The stated award range indicates the fund is designed to support targeted, well-defined projects that can produce measurable results.
22) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) as part of the total project budget, consistent with the NOFA rules.
23) What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, and individuals.
24) Does an organization need to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be eligible?
No. The eligibility description includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
25) Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are listed among eligible applicants.
26) Is there an expectation of relevant experience or expertise?
Yes. In practice, the opportunity indicates that any government agency responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation, may submit proposals. This signals reviewers may look for a credible track record, strong in-country partnerships where relevant, and the technical and operational capacity to deliver results.
27) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on October 15, 2009. The application closing date is November 1, 2009. The archive date is November 15, 2009.
28) Where can applicants find instructions on how to apply?
Applicants are directed to download and follow the attached NOFA and are also referred to an additional information link on how to apply for a grant from the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund.
29) Who should be contacted for electronic access problems with the full announcement?
For electronic access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is Melinda Clarke, International Affairs Specialist.
30) What kinds of proposals are discouraged based on the description?
Proposals that are open-ended, purely academic, or general wildlife work without a direct and credible link to Asian elephant conservation outcomes are not aligned with the expectations described for this fund, particularly for applied research and any activities proposed outside the elephant's range.
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