Opportunity Information: Apply for F14AS00108
Apply for F14AS00108
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Marine Turtle Conservation Fund" 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 Mar 6, 2014 and posted on Mar 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- 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.
- Any government agency responsible for conservation and protection of marine turtles or any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation may submit proposals to this Fund. 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 Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00108) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (CFDA 15.645). It supports on-the-ground conservation work for six species of marine turtles: green (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), and Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii). A key feature of this opportunity is that projects must take place outside of the United States and its territories, reflecting the program focus on international conservation across the species' ranges.
The opportunity is rooted in the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004, which was enacted in response to widespread declines in marine turtle populations and the persistent threats to their long-term survival. The program is designed to provide direct financial support for practical conservation projects that protect nesting populations and nesting habitat, and that reduce other major threats faced by marine turtles in foreign countries. In effect, it is meant to help fund field-based actions that stabilize and recover turtle populations where they breed, migrate, and forage, rather than research alone with no clear conservation outcome.
Funding for this cycle was estimated at $1,500,000 total, with individual awards ranging from a floor of $15,000 to a ceiling of $200,000. Applicants should plan for cost sharing or matching, since a matching requirement applies. While the source data does not specify the match ratio or what types of match are allowable, the presence of a match requirement generally means proposals are expected to leverage partner support, in-kind contributions, or other funding sources to extend the impact of federal dollars.
Eligibility is broadly open. Any government agency responsible for the conservation and protection of marine turtles, as well as other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation, may submit proposals. U.S.-based nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations are required to provide documentation of Section 501(c)(3) status. This structure makes the program accessible to a wide range of implementers, including foreign government wildlife agencies, local or international NGOs, community-based organizations, and experienced practitioners, as long as they can show credible capacity and a track record in marine turtle conservation.
The application timeline for this posted opportunity was relatively short. The opportunity was posted March 5, 2014 (created March 6, 2014), with an original and current closing date of April 1, 2014, and it was archived May 1, 2014. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the program listed a point of contact at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Nikole Tucker (703-358-2379) and the program mailbox MSCFMarineTurtle@fws.gov, along with an "Additional Information" link labeled "How To Apply" in the announcement materials.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a competitive international conservation funding source meant to translate MTCA goals into real, measurable protection for marine turtles, especially by safeguarding nesting beaches and critical habitat and by addressing the human-driven pressures that threaten turtle survival in range countries.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (F14AS00108) - FAQs
What is the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund grant opportunity?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number F14AS00108) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.645. It provides funding for on-the-ground marine turtle conservation projects.
Which agency administers this funding program?
The program is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (U.S. FWS).
What law or authority is this program based on?
This opportunity is rooted in the Marine Turtle Conservation Act (MTCA) of 2004, which was enacted in response to declines in marine turtle populations and ongoing threats to their long-term survival.
Which marine turtle species are supported by this program?
The program supports conservation work for six marine turtle species:
- Green (Chelonia mydas)
- Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
- Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)
- Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
Where must projects take place to be eligible?
Projects must take place outside of the United States and its territories. The program is focused on international conservation across the species' ranges.
What types of activities does the program aim to fund?
The program is designed to provide direct financial support for practical, field-based conservation projects. Emphasis is placed on work that protects nesting populations and nesting habitat and reduces major threats faced by marine turtles in foreign countries.
Does the program fund research projects?
Based on the opportunity description, the program is meant to fund actions with clear conservation outcomes rather than research alone with no clear conservation outcome.
How much total funding was estimated for this cycle?
Total funding for this cycle was estimated at $1,500,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $15,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $200,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Applicants should plan for cost sharing or matching, as a matching requirement applies. The provided information does not specify the required match ratio or which types of match are allowable.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly open to:
- Any government agency responsible for the conservation and protection of marine turtles
- Other organizations or individuals with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation
Do U.S.-based nonprofits need to provide specific documentation?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations are required to provide documentation of Section 501(c)(3) status.
What kinds of applicants does this program appear to accommodate?
Based on the stated eligibility, the program is accessible to a wide range of implementers, including foreign government wildlife agencies, local or international NGOs, community-based organizations, and experienced practitioners, provided they can demonstrate credible capacity and experience in marine turtle conservation.
What were the key dates for this posted opportunity?
The opportunity was posted March 5, 2014 (created March 6, 2014). The closing date was April 1, 2014 (original and current). The opportunity was archived May 1, 2014.
How long was the application window for this cycle?
Based on the posted and closing dates (March 5, 2014 to April 1, 2014), the application timeline was relatively short.
Who can applicants contact for help or questions about the opportunity?
The announcement listed a point of contact at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Nikole Tucker at 703-358-2379 and the program mailbox MSCFMarineTurtle@fws.gov.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The opportunity indicated that applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically could use the listed point of contact and program email. The announcement materials also referenced an "Additional Information" link labeled "How To Apply."
What is the overall purpose of this grant program?
Overall, this is a competitive international conservation funding source intended to translate MTCA goals into measurable protection for marine turtles, especially by safeguarding nesting beaches and critical habitat and addressing human-driven pressures that threaten survival in range countries.
Is this opportunity a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
The program is described as a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement program, indicating that awards may be made through either mechanism.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number provided for this opportunity is 15.645.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F14AS00108.
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