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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Great Ape Conservation Fund" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.629 Great Apes Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2014 and posted on Oct 1, 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 $1,875,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $170,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 37 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 Great Ape Conservation Fund grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00447) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.629. It invites proposals that directly support the conservation of great apes and gibbons across their natural ranges. The program focuses on gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), bonobos (Pan paniscus), orangutans (Pongo species), and gibbons (family Hylobatidae), reflecting a broad geographic scope that includes priority habitats in Africa and Asia where these species occur.
This funding opportunity is grounded in the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, which Congress enacted in response to serious population declines and escalating threats facing apes. Through this authority, the U.S. Government supports on-the-ground conservation programs in range countries and also funds projects led by qualified individuals and organizations with demonstrated expertise in ape conservation. In practical terms, the grant is meant to strengthen protection and long-term survival of these species by backing applied conservation work that can be implemented in the field and show measurable benefits for ape populations and their habitats.
The program is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on species conservation. For this cycle, the agency anticipated making about 37 awards from an estimated total funding amount of $1,875,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) up to $170,000 (award ceiling). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal percentage to be eligible, although projects may still include leveraged or complementary support if available.
Eligibility is broad and described as unrestricted, meaning many entity types can apply. Eligible applicants include individuals, multinational secretariats, state and local government agencies, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education. A key compliance detail is that U.S.-based nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations must provide documentation of their IRS Section 501(c)(3) status as proof of nonprofit standing.
Key dates for the announcement show it was posted on October 1, 2014, created on September 30, 2014, and had an application deadline of December 3, 2014 (with the same date listed as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on January 3, 2015. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or clarifying application requirements, the listed point of contact was Cheryl Leonard at 703-358-1725, with the program mailbox at mscfgreatape@fws.gov.
Great Ape Conservation Fund (F14AS00447) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Great Ape Conservation Fund grant opportunity?
The Great Ape Conservation Fund is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. Government). This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00447; CFDA 15.629) invites proposals that directly support the conservation of great apes and gibbons across their natural ranges.
Which agency administers this grant?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00447.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.629.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen protection and long-term survival of great apes and gibbons by supporting applied conservation work that can be implemented in the field and show measurable benefits for ape populations and their habitats.
What law authorizes or grounds this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is grounded in the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000, which was enacted in response to serious population declines and escalating threats facing apes.
Which species are eligible or prioritized under this program?
The program focuses on the conservation of the following:
- Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla)
- Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
- Bonobos (Pan paniscus)
- Orangutans (Pongo species)
- Gibbons (family Hylobatidae)
Where do projects need to take place?
Projects should support conservation across the natural ranges of great apes and gibbons. The geographic scope is broad and includes priority habitats in Africa and Asia where these species occur.
What type of projects is this grant intended to support?
Based on the announcement description, the program is intended to fund on-the-ground conservation programs in range countries and applied conservation projects led by qualified individuals and organizations with demonstrated expertise in ape conservation. The emphasis is on field-implementable work with measurable conservation benefits.
What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on species conservation.
How much total funding was expected to be available for this cycle?
The estimated total funding amount for this cycle was $1,875,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The agency anticipated making about 37 awards.
What is the expected award size range?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) up to $170,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute a specific non-federal percentage to be eligible.
Can a project still include leveraged or complementary support?
Yes. While matching is not required, the announcement notes that projects may still include leveraged or complementary support if available.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broad and unrestricted. Eligible applicants include:
- Individuals
- Multinational secretariats
- State and local government agencies
- Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations
- Public or private institutions of higher education
Are U.S.-based nonprofit NGOs required to provide any specific documentation?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations must provide documentation of their IRS Section 501(c)(3) status as proof of nonprofit standing.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on October 1, 2014.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 30, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 3, 2014. The same date is listed as both the original and current closing date.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on January 3, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Cheryl Leonard. Applicants could also use the program mailbox provided in the announcement.
What is the contact phone number for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was 703-358-1725.
What is the program email address listed for this opportunity?
The program mailbox listed was mscfgreatape@fws.gov.
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