Opportunity Information: Apply for GACF2011
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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 "Great Conservation Fund 2011" 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 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.)
- 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals.
- Any government agency responsible for conservation and protection of apes and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in ape conservation may submit proposals to this Fund.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Great Ape Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number GACF2011) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant and cooperative agreement program created under the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000. Its purpose is to slow and reverse the decline of great ape populations in Africa and Asia by financing practical, on-the-ground conservation work and supporting organizations and individuals with proven experience in ape conservation. The opportunity targets conservation of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), bonobos (Pan paniscus), orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), and gibbons (Hylobates spp.) across their natural ranges, with projects expected to be implemented within range countries unless activities outside the range are clearly and directly relevant to ape conservation outcomes.
The fund is designed to support a wide mix of conservation strategies, with an emphasis on applied work that can be translated into management action. Priority activities include applied research such as population and habitat surveys, long-term monitoring, and studies tied to specific management needs; development and implementation of ape conservation management plans; and actions that strengthen compliance with treaties and laws controlling the taking, trade, and habitat use affecting apes. The program also supports conservation education and community outreach, improved protection of high-risk populations, and initiatives that reduce human-ape conflict. Additional eligible efforts include habitat conservation and management, protected area and reserve management within key ape landscapes, and building local capacity so that in-country partners can implement and sustain conservation programs over time. The announcement also highlights transfrontier (cross-border) conservation and strengthening wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills as eligible and important components, reflecting the role of illegal trade and enforcement gaps in ape declines. Proposals are encouraged to address emerging threats, specifically including disease and climate change, when those issues affect ape populations and their habitats.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity in the environment category, with the activity specifically described as wildlife conservation (CFDA 15.629, Great Apes Conservation Fund). The agency anticipated making about 50 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000, and cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash or eligible in-kind support) as part of the project budget. The opportunity was posted October 8, 2010, created January 31, 2011, and had a current closing date of April 1, 2011, with an archive date of May 1, 2011 (the original closing date was listed as November 1, 2010, indicating the competition period was extended or re-opened).
Eligibility is broad and includes government agencies responsible for conservation and protection of apes, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), public and private institutions of higher education, state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts), and individuals, provided they can demonstrate experience in ape conservation. In practical terms, competitive proposals would typically show clear conservation impact, strong partnerships with local authorities or communities in ape range areas, credible methods and workplans, and an explicit link between activities (research, enforcement, outreach, habitat work, or capacity-building) and measurable outcomes for ape populations and habitats.
For application and technical assistance, the announcement directs applicants to the program’s “How to Apply” materials and provides a point of contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist (phone 703-358-2637, email MSCFGreatApes@fws.gov), especially for applicants who have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically.
Great Ape Conservation Fund 2011 (GACF2011) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Great Ape Conservation Fund 2011 (GACF2011)?
The Great Ape Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number GACF2011) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant and cooperative agreement program created under the Great Ape Conservation Act of 2000. It finances practical, on-the-ground conservation efforts intended to slow and reverse the decline of great ape populations in Africa and Asia.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to support organizations and individuals with proven experience in great ape conservation by funding applied projects that produce real conservation outcomes for ape populations and their habitats, including work that can be translated into management action.
Which species are covered by this program?
The opportunity targets conservation of gorillas (Gorilla gorilla), chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), bonobos (Pan paniscus), orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), and gibbons (Hylobates spp.).
Where must projects be implemented?
Projects are expected to be implemented within great ape range countries across Africa and Asia. Activities outside of range countries may be allowable only when they are clearly and directly relevant to ape conservation outcomes.
What types of projects does the fund prioritize?
Priority is given to applied work tied to management needs, including applied research (such as population and habitat surveys), long-term monitoring, studies linked to specific management decisions, development and implementation of conservation management plans, and activities that strengthen compliance with treaties and laws affecting the taking, trade, and habitat use impacting apes.
Is applied research eligible for funding?
Yes. Applied research is explicitly highlighted, including population and habitat surveys, long-term monitoring, and studies that respond to specific management needs and support management action.
Are conservation education and community outreach activities eligible?
Yes. The program supports conservation education and community outreach, including initiatives intended to improve protection of high-risk populations and reduce human-ape conflict.
Does the program support efforts to reduce human-ape conflict?
Yes. Initiatives that reduce human-ape conflict are specifically listed as eligible activities.
Are habitat conservation and protected area management eligible activities?
Yes. Eligible efforts include habitat conservation and management, protected area and reserve management within key ape landscapes, and related actions that improve long-term conservation of ape populations.
Does the fund support capacity building for local partners?
Yes. Building local capacity so in-country partners can implement and sustain conservation programs over time is an eligible and emphasized component.
Are cross-border (transfrontier) conservation projects eligible?
Yes. The announcement highlights transfrontier (cross-border) conservation as an eligible and important component.
Does this opportunity fund law enforcement, wildlife inspection, or forensics-related work?
Yes. Strengthening wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills is listed as an eligible and important component, reflecting the impact of illegal trade and enforcement gaps on great ape declines.
Can proposals address emerging threats like disease and climate change?
Yes. Proposals are encouraged to address emerging threats, specifically including disease and climate change, when these threats affect ape populations and their habitats.
What category and assistance listing is this program under?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity in the environment category, described as wildlife conservation. It is associated with CFDA 15.629 (Great Apes Conservation Fund).
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making about 50 awards under this opportunity.
What is the award size range for individual grants?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required. Applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget, which can include cash or eligible in-kind support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: government agencies responsible for conservation and protection of apes; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities); public and private institutions of higher education; state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, and special districts); and individuals, provided they can demonstrate experience in ape conservation.
Can individuals apply, or is it limited to organizations?
Individuals are eligible to apply as long as they can demonstrate experience in ape conservation.
What kinds of proposals are likely to be competitive based on the description?
Competitive proposals would typically demonstrate clear conservation impact, strong partnerships with local authorities or communities in ape range areas, credible methods and workplans, and an explicit link between project activities (research, enforcement, outreach, habitat work, and/or capacity-building) and measurable outcomes for ape populations and habitats.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 8, 2010 and created on January 31, 2011. The current closing date was April 1, 2011, and the archive date was May 1, 2011.
Was the closing date ever different?
Yes. The original closing date was listed as November 1, 2010, indicating the competition period was extended or re-opened.
Where can applicants find application instructions?
Applicants are directed to the program's "How to Apply" materials referenced in the announcement.
Who can be contacted for application or technical assistance?
Applicants can contact Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, especially if they have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically. Phone: 703-358-2637. Email: MSCFGreatApes@fws.gov.
What is the funding mechanism for this program?
The program provides support through grants and cooperative agreements.
Do projects have to be directly linked to measurable conservation outcomes?
Based on the description, proposals are expected to clearly connect planned activities to measurable outcomes for great ape populations and their habitats.
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