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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 "Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.645 Marine Turtle Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Oct 6, 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 $500,000.00 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 15 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.
- Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation.
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Opportunity Summary:
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF11) is a competitive grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that conserve marine turtles and the places they depend on. The program is geared toward strengthening marine turtle protection through a mix of science, management, education, capacity-building, and enforcement-related work, with an emphasis on producing measurable conservation outcomes for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging habitats.
The fund is designed to back a wide range of project types. Supported activities include academic and technical training for people working in marine turtle conservation and management; applied research that improves understanding of turtle populations and habitat conditions, including surveys, monitoring, and field assessments; and conservation education and community outreach aimed at protecting nesting areas and nearshore feeding zones. It also supports the development and implementation of marine turtle conservation and management plans, hands-on habitat conservation and management actions, and information exchange efforts that encourage international collaboration and coordination.
A significant part of the opportunity focuses on direct protection of turtles at key sites, especially projects that protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches and efforts connected to protected areas or reserve management where nesting beaches require stronger oversight and day-to-day management. The program also prioritizes building local capacity to run effective conservation programs on nesting beaches, including training and support that help local teams sustain monitoring, patrols, nest protection, and community engagement over time. Another explicit focus is strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment, recognizing that illegal take and trade can undermine conservation gains if enforcement capability is weak.
Funding for the 2011 cycle is listed at an estimated total of $500,000, with an expectation of about 15 awards. Individual awards have a stated floor of $5,000 and a typical ceiling of $50,000. Because the available funding is limited and the agency wants to support a diverse set of projects, proposals requesting $50,000 or less receive preference. Requests above $50,000 may still be considered when there is strong justification explaining why a larger award is necessary to accomplish the project goals.
Eligibility is broadly open, with applications accepted from government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection as well as other organizations that can demonstrate relevant experience in marine turtle conservation. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support, depending on the program rules) as part of the overall project budget.
Key administrative details include the program category as Environment/Natural Resources, with the specific category explanation listed as Wildlife Conservation. The CFDA number is 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund). The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2010, and while the original closing date is shown as October 20, 2010 (with a note indicating an extension to that date), the current closing date for submissions is listed as April 1, 2011, with an archive date of May 1, 2011. For applicants who cannot access the full announcement electronically or who need assistance, the contact listed is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, reachable at 703-358-2634 or by email at MSCFMarineTurtle@fws.gov.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011 (MTCF11) FAQs
What is the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011 (MTCF11) opportunity?
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF11) is a competitive grant and cooperative agreement program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports practical, on-the-ground efforts to conserve marine turtles and the habitats they depend on, with an emphasis on measurable conservation outcomes.
What kinds of conservation results does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes measurable conservation outcomes for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging habitats. Projects are expected to strengthen marine turtle protection through approaches such as science, management, education, capacity-building, and enforcement-related work.
Which habitats are specifically highlighted as priorities?
Nesting beaches and nearshore foraging (feeding) habitats are specifically highlighted, including protection and management efforts tied to these areas.
What types of projects and activities can be supported?
The fund is designed to support a wide range of project types, including:
- Academic and technical training for people working in marine turtle conservation and management
- Applied research to improve understanding of turtle populations and habitat conditions (including surveys, monitoring, and field assessments)
- Conservation education and community outreach to protect nesting areas and nearshore feeding zones
- Development and implementation of marine turtle conservation and management plans
- Hands-on habitat conservation and management actions
- Information exchange efforts to encourage international collaboration and coordination
Does the program support direct protection work on nesting beaches?
Yes. A significant focus is on direct protection at key sites, especially projects that protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches.
Are projects connected to protected areas or reserve management eligible?
Yes. The opportunity highlights efforts connected to protected areas or reserve management where nesting beaches require stronger oversight and day-to-day management.
What does the program mean by building local capacity?
The program prioritizes building local capacity to run effective conservation programs on nesting beaches. This includes training and support to help local teams sustain monitoring, patrols, nest protection, and community engagement over time.
Is law enforcement and anti-illegal trade work eligible under this fund?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly focuses on strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment, recognizing that illegal take and trade can undermine conservation gains when enforcement is weak.
How much total funding is available in the 2011 cycle?
The estimated total funding listed for the 2011 cycle is $500,000.
About how many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 15 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The stated award floor is $5,000. The typical ceiling is $50,000.
Are requests above $50,000 allowed?
Requests above $50,000 may be considered if there is strong justification explaining why a larger award is necessary to accomplish the project goals.
Is there a funding preference for certain budget sizes?
Yes. Because funds are limited and the agency aims to support a diverse set of projects, proposals requesting $50,000 or less receive preference.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open. Applications are accepted from government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection, as well as other organizations that can demonstrate relevant experience in marine turtle conservation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources as part of the overall project budget. The opportunity notes this can include cash and/or allowable in-kind support (depending on program rules).
What is the program category for this opportunity?
The program category is Environment/Natural Resources, with the specific category explanation listed as Wildlife Conservation.
What is the CFDA number for the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund?
The CFDA number listed is 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
While an original closing date is shown as October 20, 2010 (with a note indicating an extension to that date), the current closing date for submissions is listed as April 1, 2011.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is listed as May 1, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The contact listed is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist. He can be reached at 703-358-2634 or by email at MSCFMarineTurtle@fws.gov.
Which agency runs this opportunity?
This opportunity is run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this opportunity offered as a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
It is described as a competitive grant and cooperative agreement program.
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