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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" 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 Sep 19, 2007 and posted on Sep 19, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2008 This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is October 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning April/May to submit proposals on or before the October 1 deadline. The second deadline is April 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning September/October to submit proposals on or before the April 1 deadline.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $650,000.00 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals 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.
- 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:
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF08) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant and cooperative agreement program designed to support on-the-ground conservation of marine turtles, with a clear emphasis on projects that benefit turtle populations outside the United States. The program backs practical efforts that reduce threats to turtles and improve long-term management of nesting beaches and nearshore foraging habitats. A major theme throughout the opportunity is applied, action-oriented work: projects are expected to produce results that directly inform management decisions or strengthen real-world conservation capacity rather than purely academic outcomes.
Funded activities span a wide range of conservation needs. Priority areas include academic and technical training for people involved in turtle conservation and management; applied research on turtle populations and habitats (such as surveys, tagging, monitoring, and other field-based data collection) when it addresses specific management questions; and conservation education and community outreach aimed at protecting nesting sites and nearshore foraging areas. The fund also supports the development and implementation of marine turtle management plans, habitat conservation and restoration/management, and information exchange that strengthens international collaboration. On the protection side, the opportunity explicitly calls out projects that safeguard nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches, along with protected area or reserve management for key nesting sites. It also encourages building the larger conservation infrastructure around turtles by promoting networks, partnerships, and coalitions that help implement international conventions, treaties, and related agreements tied to marine turtle conservation.
Capacity building is another central goal. The program seeks proposals that strengthen local capacity to run conservation programs on nesting beaches, including training and equipping local partners. It also highlights improving law enforcement capacity and forensics skills through training and equipment, recognizing that illegal take, egg harvest, and other wildlife crimes can be major drivers of turtle decline and that enforcement capability can be a limiting factor in many regions.
Eligibility is broad, as long as applicants can demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to carry out effective turtle conservation work. Applications may be submitted by government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection, as well as other organizations with demonstrated marine turtle conservation experience. The listed eligible applicant types include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that category listing), and even individuals, reflecting the program's openness to a range of capable implementers. Regardless of applicant type, proposals should be focused on non-U.S. turtle populations, either through direct fieldwork outside the United States or through research outcomes that clearly and directly benefit those populations.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipates about 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $650,000. Individual awards range from $1,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000, and there is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on program rules) as part of the project budget. The opportunity is categorized under Environment/Natural Resources with a wildlife conservation focus (CFDA 15.645).
The program runs on two proposal deadlines each year, aligned with common nesting-season timing. The deadlines are October 1 and April 1 annually, and applicants are encouraged to choose the deadline that best matches their project start and the nesting season in their target region (for example, submitting by October 1 for projects starting in April/May, or by April 1 for projects starting in September/October). For this specific announcement cycle, the posted date is September 19, 2007, with an April 1, 2008 closing date and an archive date of May 1, 2008. For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the contact listed is Earl Possardt with the Marine Turtle Conservation Program.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF08) FAQs
What is the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (MTCF08)?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF08) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant and cooperative agreement program that supports on-the-ground marine turtle conservation, with a strong emphasis on projects that benefit turtle populations outside the United States.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal is to fund practical, action-oriented conservation work that reduces threats to marine turtles and strengthens long-term management of nesting beaches and nearshore foraging habitats, especially outside the United States.
Does this program prioritize applied conservation over academic research?
Yes. Projects are expected to produce results that directly inform management decisions or build real-world conservation capacity, rather than focusing on purely academic outcomes.
Are projects required to focus on marine turtle populations outside the United States?
Yes. Proposals should be focused on non-U.S. turtle populations, either through direct work outside the United States or through research outcomes that clearly and directly benefit those populations.
What kinds of activities can be funded?
Funded activities can include training, applied field research tied to management needs, conservation education and outreach, development and implementation of management plans, habitat conservation/restoration/management, information exchange, protected area management, and efforts that strengthen networks and partnerships supporting international marine turtle conservation agreements.
Does the fund support training and capacity building?
Yes. Capacity building is a central goal, including academic and technical training and strengthening local ability to run conservation programs on nesting beaches (including training and equipping local partners).
Can applied research be funded, and what type of research is emphasized?
Yes. Applied research such as surveys, tagging, monitoring, and other field-based data collection may be funded when it addresses specific management questions and produces information useful for conservation decision-making.
Are conservation education and community outreach eligible activities?
Yes. Conservation education and community outreach aimed at protecting nesting sites and nearshore foraging areas are explicitly included among supported activities.
Does the program fund protection of nesting females and eggs?
Yes. The opportunity specifically calls out projects that safeguard nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches.
Is protected area or reserve management an eligible focus?
Yes. Protected area or reserve management for key nesting sites is encouraged as part of the program's protection and management emphasis.
Does the program support habitat conservation or restoration?
Yes. Habitat conservation and restoration/management are included among the activities the fund supports, particularly where they improve long-term outcomes for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging habitats.
Are projects that support international collaboration and information exchange eligible?
Yes. The fund supports information exchange and efforts that strengthen international collaboration, including networks, partnerships, and coalitions that help implement international conventions, treaties, and related agreements tied to marine turtle conservation.
Does the opportunity address illegal take and enforcement challenges?
Yes. It highlights improving law enforcement capacity and forensics skills through training and equipment, recognizing that illegal take, egg harvest, and other wildlife crimes can be major drivers of turtle decline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad for applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to carry out effective marine turtle conservation work. Applications may be submitted by government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection, as well as other organizations with demonstrated marine turtle conservation experience.
What types of organizations are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible applicant types include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that specific category listing), and individuals.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipates about 20 awards.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding level is $650,000.
What is the award size range for individual projects?
Individual awards range from $1,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. There is a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project budget. The opportunity notes this may be cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on program rules.
What is the program category or CFDA number?
The opportunity is categorized under Environment/Natural Resources with a wildlife conservation focus, and is listed as CFDA 15.645.
When are proposals due each year?
There are two proposal deadlines each year: October 1 and April 1.
How should applicants choose between the October 1 and April 1 deadlines?
Applicants are encouraged to choose the deadline that best matches their project start timing and the nesting season in the target region. The opportunity provides examples: submit by October 1 for projects starting in April/May, or by April 1 for projects starting in September/October.
What are the key dates for this specific announcement cycle?
For this cycle, the posted date is September 19, 2007. The closing date is April 1, 2008, and the archive date is May 1, 2008.
Who is the contact person for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Earl Possardt with the Marine Turtle Conservation Program.
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