Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013
Apply for FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013" 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 30, 2012 and posted on Aug 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 8, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments County governments.
- Any international government agency responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection or any other organization, multi national secretariat or individual with demonstrated experience in Asian elephant conservation may submit proposals to this Fund
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Opportunity Summary:
FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013 is a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.621, the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund. Its purpose is to support practical, on-the-ground conservation of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) across the species range, reflecting the intent of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act signed in 1997 in response to growing threats to this already endangered species. Projects are expected to produce measurable conservation benefits and are generally meant to strengthen protection, management, and long-term viability of elephant populations and the habitats they depend on.
The fund is designed to back a wide variety of conservation approaches, as long as they clearly contribute to Asian elephant conservation. Priority activities include applied research tied to management needs, such as population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and other field-based studies that directly inform decisions. It also supports the development and implementation of elephant conservation or management plans, habitat conservation and management work, and protected area or reserve management in key elephant landscapes. Another major emphasis is reducing human-elephant conflict through prevention, mitigation, and community-centered strategies, alongside conservation education and outreach that build local support for coexistence and protection.
A significant portion of the program focus is also on strengthening enforcement and governance systems that protect elephants and their habitat. This includes work that improves compliance with treaties and laws regulating the take or trade of elephants and governing habitat use, as well as activities that build wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensic capacity. The fund further encourages strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs (for example, training, institutional support, and field equipment tied to program outcomes) and supports transfrontier conservation efforts where elephant populations and threats cross national boundaries. The announcement also highlights emerging threats, explicitly calling out applied research and action-oriented work related to issues like disease and climate change when these factors affect elephants or their habitats.
Projects should generally take place within the Asian elephant range. If a proposal involves work outside the range, it must clearly demonstrate direct relevance and a strong link to Asian elephant conservation outcomes. In other words, activities conducted elsewhere need to show a tangible pathway to improving conservation for Asian elephants rather than being general wildlife or research efforts.
Funding for this opportunity is estimated at $1.6 million total, with an expected 40 awards. Individual awards are anticipated to fall between $20,000 (floor) and $55,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules for match. The funding instrument type includes both grants and cooperative agreements, suggesting that some projects may involve closer coordination with the agency depending on the award structure and project needs.
Eligibility is broad and includes international government agencies responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as other organizations, multinational secretariats, and individuals who can demonstrate experience in Asian elephant conservation. The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special district governments), and individuals, among others. In practical terms, the common thread is demonstrated capability and credibility to carry out effective Asian elephant conservation work.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted on Aug 13, 2012, with an original closing date of Nov 1, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of Nov 8, 2012, and an archive date of Dec 1, 2012. For applicants needing access to the full announcement or help with submission details, the listed program contact is Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2379.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013 (Asian Elephant Conservation Fund)
1) What is the FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013 funding opportunity?
FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013 is a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under CFDA 15.621, the Asian Elephant Conservation Fund. It supports practical, on-the-ground conservation efforts for the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).
2) What law or program purpose does this opportunity support?
The opportunity reflects the intent of the Asian Elephant Conservation Act, signed in 1997, in response to growing threats to the already endangered Asian elephant. The program is intended to strengthen protection, management, and long-term viability of elephant populations and the habitats they depend on.
3) What kinds of outcomes are expected from funded projects?
Projects are expected to produce measurable conservation benefits. In general, proposals should clearly show how activities will improve protection, management, or long-term viability of Asian elephant populations and/or their habitats.
4) What types of activities are considered a priority for funding?
Priority activities include applied, field-based work tied to management needs, such as population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and other studies that directly inform conservation decisions. The program also prioritizes the development and implementation of conservation or management plans, habitat conservation and management, and protected area or reserve management in key elephant landscapes.
5) Does the fund support efforts to reduce human-elephant conflict?
Yes. A major emphasis is reducing human-elephant conflict through prevention and mitigation measures and community-centered strategies. Conservation education and outreach that build local support for coexistence and protection are also emphasized.
6) Are enforcement, compliance, and anti-trafficking related activities eligible?
Yes. The program places significant focus on strengthening enforcement and governance systems that protect elephants and their habitat. This includes activities that improve compliance with treaties and laws regulating the take or trade of elephants and governing habitat use.
7) Does the opportunity support law enforcement capacity building and forensics?
Yes. The notice indicates support for efforts that build wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensic capacity.
8) Can proposals include training, institutional support, or equipment?
Yes, when tied to conservation program outcomes. The program encourages strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs, including training, institutional support, and field equipment connected to project results.
9) Are transboundary or transfrontier conservation projects encouraged?
Yes. The fund supports transfrontier conservation efforts where elephant populations and threats cross national boundaries.
10) Does the opportunity address emerging threats like disease and climate change?
Yes. The announcement highlights emerging threats and explicitly calls out applied research and action-oriented work related to issues like disease and climate change when these factors affect elephants or their habitats.
11) Where should projects be implemented?
Projects should generally take place within the Asian elephant range.
12) Can a project include activities outside the Asian elephant range?
Yes, but only if the proposal clearly demonstrates direct relevance and a strong link to Asian elephant conservation outcomes. Activities conducted outside the range must show a tangible pathway to improving conservation for Asian elephants and cannot be framed as general wildlife or unrelated research efforts.
13) How much total funding is estimated to be available?
Total funding is estimated at $1.6 million for this opportunity.
14) How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates an expected 40 awards.
15) What is the anticipated size of individual awards?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $20,000 (floor) to $55,000 (ceiling).
16) Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules for match.
17) What funding instruments may be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument types include both grants and cooperative agreements. This suggests some projects may involve closer coordination with the agency depending on the award structure and project needs.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes international government agencies responsible for Asian elephant conservation and protection, as well as other organizations, multinational secretariats, and individuals who can demonstrate experience in Asian elephant conservation.
19) What types of U.S. applicant categories are listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant categories listed include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and private institutions of higher education, state governments, local governments (including counties, cities/townships, and special district governments), and individuals, among others.
20) What is the common eligibility expectation across different applicant types?
The notice emphasizes demonstrated experience, capability, and credibility to carry out effective Asian elephant conservation work.
21) When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The notice was posted on Aug 13, 2012. The original closing date was Nov 1, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of Nov 8, 2012. The archive date is Dec 1, 2012.
22) Who is the program contact for questions?
The listed program contact is Nikole Tucker, International Affairs Specialist. Phone: 703-358-2379.
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