Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS0013
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FWS DIC WWB AFR2014" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.651 Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 30, 2013 and posted on Oct 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
FWS DIC WWB AFR2014 (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS0013) is a FY 2014 discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program (CFDA 15.651). It is designed to support wildlife and biodiversity conservation in the Congo Basin, a region recognized as globally significant for its forests, protected areas, and imperiled species. The program is positioned as part of a broader, strategic, results-based conservation effort that USFWS implements in partnership with national governments, other U.S. agencies, and a range of conservation organizations, with this particular call explicitly coordinated with USAID's Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE).
The core purpose of the funding is to strengthen conservation outcomes on the ground by improving protected area management, reducing threats to key wildlife populations, and building the individual and institutional capacity needed to sustain long-term conservation programs. In practical terms, this can include activities that make protected areas function better (planning, monitoring, management systems, and operational support), interventions that directly address threats (for example, poaching pressure or other drivers of wildlife decline), and investments in training, organizational development, and systems that enable local institutions to lead conservation work over time rather than relying on short-term external support.
Awards were offered through grants and cooperative agreements, meaning USFWS could provide not only funding but also substantial involvement or collaboration during implementation depending on the award mechanism. The opportunity projected a relatively large number of awards (an estimated 50) from an estimated total funding pool of $3,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $25,000 to a ceiling of $250,000. Notably, the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers barriers for applicants that may not have significant non-federal resources available.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The solicitation emphasized that the FY 2014 call was limited to specific geographic and thematic priorities (referenced in the announcement), and that USFWS personnel would ultimately determine the appropriate geographic and thematic category for each proposal. It also noted that proposals submitted to other USFWS grant programs might be considered, signaling some flexibility in how submissions could be routed within USFWS funding mechanisms.
Key dates for this opportunity were: posted and created on October 30, 2013, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of January 15, 2014, and an archive date of February 14, 2014. Additional application guidance was provided through the USFWS international grants and reporting site at http://www.fws.gov/international/grants and reporting/how to apply.html. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist, at 703-358-2637 or corriemauldin@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled FWS DIC WWB AFR2014 under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS0013.
What fiscal year does this opportunity cover?
This is a FY 2014 discretionary funding opportunity.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
What program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is part of the Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program.
What is the CFDA number listed for this program?
The CFDA number is 15.651.
What region is the program focused on?
The focus is the Congo Basin, described as globally significant for its forests, protected areas, and imperiled species.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is to strengthen conservation outcomes on the ground by improving protected area management, reducing threats to key wildlife populations, and building the individual and institutional capacity needed for long-term conservation.
What types of projects or activities can be supported?
Supported activities can include improving protected area functionality (planning, monitoring, management systems, and operational support), interventions that address threats to wildlife (including poaching pressure or other drivers of wildlife decline), and capacity-building efforts such as training, organizational development, and systems that help local institutions sustain conservation over time.
How does this opportunity relate to other conservation efforts?
The program is positioned as part of a broader, strategic, results-based conservation effort implemented by USFWS in partnership with national governments, other U.S. agencies, and conservation organizations.
Is this call coordinated with any other U.S. government program?
Yes. This call is explicitly coordinated with USAID's Central Africa Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE).
What award mechanisms are available?
Awards were offered through grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement in this opportunity?
Based on the announcement summary, a cooperative agreement may involve substantial involvement or collaboration by USFWS during implementation, while both mechanisms provide funding to carry out the project.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding pool was $3,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
An estimated 50 awards were anticipated.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards ranged from $25,000 (floor) to $250,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Are there specific geographic or thematic priorities applicants must follow?
Yes. The FY 2014 call was limited to specific geographic and thematic priorities referenced in the full announcement.
Who decides which geographic and thematic category a proposal fits into?
USFWS personnel would ultimately determine the appropriate geographic and thematic category for each proposal.
If a proposal is submitted to another USFWS grant program, could it still be considered here?
The solicitation noted that proposals submitted to other USFWS grant programs might be considered, indicating some flexibility in how submissions could be routed within USFWS funding mechanisms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on October 30, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was January 15, 2014 (listed as both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 14, 2014.
Where can applicants find application instructions and guidance?
Application guidance was provided through the USFWS international grants and reporting site at http://www.fws.gov/international/grants and reporting/how to apply.html.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Corrie Mauldin can be reached by phone at 703-358-2637 or by email at corriemauldin@fws.gov.
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