Opportunity Information: Apply for ASECF2011
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- 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 "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 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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments 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 Individuals County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education.
- 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: ASECF2011) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity that supports on-the-ground and closely related efforts to conserve the endangered Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across its range. The program is authorized by the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, signed into law in 1997 in response to growing threats to the species. Applicants are required to download and follow the attached Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to apply, since it contains the official rules, required forms, and any submission instructions or priorities that are not fully captured in the public summary.
This opportunity funds practical conservation work and targeted applied research that directly informs management decisions. Competitive proposals typically focus on clear conservation outcomes such as improving protection for vulnerable elephant populations, reducing human-elephant conflict, conserving and managing habitat, and strengthening management of protected areas or reserves that contain important elephant range. The fund also supports the development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans, community-based conservation education and outreach, and efforts that build local capacity so that in-country agencies and partners can sustain conservation programs over time. In addition, the program recognizes the role of law and compliance in conservation by supporting work tied to treaty and legal compliance related to elephant take or trade, as well as building wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills to address illegal activity.
Geographically, project work is expected to occur within the Asian elephant range. If a project proposes activities outside the range, the proposal must make a strong case that the work is clearly and directly relevant to Asian elephant conservation (for example, technical training, forensics capacity, or other support functions that measurably benefit range-country conservation). For applied research proposals in particular, the expectation is that research is not purely academic; it should be designed around specific management needs and lead to concrete actions, such as improved monitoring protocols, better habitat management decisions, or more effective conflict-mitigation strategies.
The opportunity is offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement under the broad funding activity category of Environment, with the specific emphasis described as Wildlife Conservation. The estimated total funding available is $1,200,000, with an expected number of awards around 50. Individual awards are relatively small and intended to support focused, implementable projects, with an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions (cash and/or eligible in-kind support) as required by the NOFA.
Eligibility is broad and includes government entities and a wide range of organizations and individuals, as long as they can demonstrate relevant expertise and a credible ability to carry out Asian elephant conservation work. Eligible applicants listed include special district governments; state, county, and city/township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding IHEs under those nonprofit categories); and individuals. The eligibility note further clarifies that government agencies responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation, may submit proposals.
Key dates in the listing show the opportunity was posted October 8, 2010, with an original closing date of November 1, 2010, and a later current closing date of April 1, 2011 (with archiving on May 1, 2011). The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.621 (Asian Elephant Conservation Fund). For application-access issues or questions about the announcement, the contact listed is Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2637 or by email at MSCFAsianElephant@fws.gov.
Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (ASECF2011) - Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (ASECF2011)?
The Asian Elephant Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number: ASECF2011) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding opportunity that supports on-the-ground and closely related efforts to conserve the endangered Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across its range.
2) What law authorizes this funding program?
The program is authorized by the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, which was signed into law in 1997 in response to growing threats to the species.
3) What kinds of projects does this opportunity fund?
This opportunity funds practical conservation work and targeted applied research that directly informs management decisions for Asian elephant conservation.
4) What are examples of competitive or priority conservation outcomes?
Competitive proposals typically emphasize clear conservation outcomes such as improving protection for vulnerable elephant populations, reducing human-elephant conflict, conserving and managing habitat, and strengthening management of protected areas or reserves that contain important elephant range.
5) Does the program support management planning and protected area work?
Yes. The fund supports the development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans and efforts that strengthen management of protected areas or reserves containing important elephant range.
6) Are education, outreach, and community-based approaches eligible?
Yes. Community-based conservation education and outreach are specifically identified as supported activities.
7) Does the program fund capacity building?
Yes. The opportunity supports efforts that build local capacity so that in-country agencies and partners can sustain conservation programs over time.
8) Does the fund support law enforcement, compliance, or anti-illegal activity work?
Yes. The program supports work tied to treaty and legal compliance related to elephant take or trade, as well as efforts that build wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills to address illegal activity.
9) Where must the project activities take place?
Project work is expected to occur within the Asian elephant range.
10) Can a project include activities outside the Asian elephant range?
Yes, but the proposal must make a strong case that activities outside the range are clearly and directly relevant to Asian elephant conservation (for example, technical training, forensics capacity, or other support functions that measurably benefit range-country conservation).
11) What is the expectation for applied research proposals?
Applied research is expected to be management-relevant rather than purely academic. The research should be designed around specific management needs and lead to concrete actions (such as improved monitoring protocols, better habitat management decisions, or more effective conflict-mitigation strategies).
12) What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity may be offered as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
13) What is the broad funding category and emphasis area?
The broad funding activity category is Environment, with a specific emphasis described as Wildlife Conservation.
14) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $1,200,000.
15) How many awards are expected?
The expected number of awards is approximately 50.
16) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards have an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000.
17) Are awards intended to be small and focused?
Yes. Individual awards are described as relatively small and intended to support focused, implementable projects.
18) Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to document non-federal contributions (cash and/or eligible in-kind support) as required by the NOFA.
19) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes government entities and a wide range of organizations and individuals, as long as they can demonstrate relevant expertise and a credible ability to carry out Asian elephant conservation work.
20) Which specific applicant types are listed as eligible?
Eligible applicants include special district governments; state, county, and city/township governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding IHEs under those nonprofit categories); and individuals.
21) Does the listing mention eligibility for range-country government agencies?
Yes. The eligibility note clarifies that government agencies responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation, may submit proposals.
22) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.621 (Asian Elephant Conservation Fund).
23) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The listing shows the opportunity was posted on October 8, 2010. It lists an original closing date of November 1, 2010, and a later current closing date of April 1, 2011. The opportunity is shown as archiving on May 1, 2011.
24) What document must applicants use to apply?
Applicants are required to download and follow the attached Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to apply, because it contains the official rules, required forms, and any submission instructions or priorities not fully captured in the public summary.
25) Who can be contacted for questions or application-access issues?
The contact listed is Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist. Phone: 703-358-2637. Email: MSCFAsianElephant@fws.gov.
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