Opportunity Information: Apply for MTCF09
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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 Jan 26, 2009 and posted on Sep 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2009. (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:
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF09) is a competitive discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support on-the-ground and capacity-building efforts that conserve marine turtles and the habitats they depend on. The program is designed to fund practical conservation work as well as the training, research, and coordination needed to make marine turtle protection more effective over the long term. Projects can focus on nesting beaches, nearshore foraging areas, and broader management systems that improve protection for turtles across their life cycle.
The scope of activities eligible for support is broad and covers many of the most common needs in marine turtle conservation. Funded work can include academic and technical training in marine turtle conservation and management, applied research on turtle populations and habitats (such as field surveys, monitoring programs, and data collection), and conservation education and community outreach aimed at protecting nesting habitat and nearshore foraging habitat. The program also supports the development and implementation of marine turtle conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management efforts, and information exchange initiatives that strengthen international collaboration. In addition, it encourages projects that directly protect nesting females and eggs on major nesting beaches, build networks and partnerships that help implement international conventions and agreements related to marine turtle conservation, and improve protected area or reserve management for important nesting sites. A notable emphasis is placed on strengthening local capacity, including training and tools for local conservation programs on nesting beaches and improving law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment.
Funding levels reflect an intent to support multiple projects rather than a small number of large awards. The estimated total funding available for the opportunity is $500,000, with an expectation of about 15 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. Because funding is limited and the program wants to support a variety of projects, proposals requesting $50,000 or less are preferred. Requests above $50,000 may still be considered, but they need strong justification explaining why the larger budget is necessary to achieve conservation outcomes.
Eligibility is described as broadly open, but with a clear conservation-experience expectation. Applications may be submitted by government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection, as well as other organizations that can demonstrate experience in marine turtle conservation. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some level of partner contribution or non-federal share as part of the project budget structure.
Key administrative details include the CFDA number 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund) and an activity category focused on environment and natural resources, specifically wildlife conservation. The opportunity was originally posted September 15, 2008, created January 26, 2009, and lists an original closing date of October 1, 2008, with a current closing date of April 1, 2009, and an archive date of May 1, 2009. For application or announcement access issues, the contact listed is Earl Possardt via the program mailbox, and an additional information link is referenced under "Marine Turtle Conservation Fund."
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (MTCF09) FAQs
What is the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (MTCF09)?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (Funding Opportunity Number MTCF09) is a competitive discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports on-the-ground conservation and capacity-building efforts to conserve marine turtles and the habitats they depend on.
What is the main goal of this grant program?
The program is designed to fund practical conservation work as well as the training, research, coordination, and management improvements needed to make marine turtle protection more effective over the long term, across the turtle life cycle.
What kinds of conservation areas can projects focus on?
Projects can focus on nesting beaches, nearshore foraging areas, and broader management systems that improve protection for marine turtles across their life cycle.
What types of activities are eligible for funding?
Eligible activities described in the opportunity include academic and technical training in marine turtle conservation and management, applied research on turtle populations and habitats (including field surveys, monitoring programs, and data collection), conservation education and community outreach to protect nesting and nearshore foraging habitat, development and implementation of marine turtle conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management, and information exchange initiatives that strengthen international collaboration.
Does the program fund direct protection work on nesting beaches?
Yes. The opportunity encourages projects that directly protect nesting females and eggs on major nesting beaches.
Does the program support management planning?
Yes. The scope specifically includes the development and implementation of marine turtle conservation management plans and broader management systems that improve protection across the life cycle.
Is applied research eligible, such as surveys and monitoring?
Yes. Applied research on turtle populations and habitats is included, with examples such as field surveys, monitoring programs, and data collection.
Are education and community outreach projects eligible?
Yes. Conservation education and community outreach aimed at protecting nesting habitat and nearshore foraging habitat are explicitly included as eligible work.
Does the program emphasize capacity-building and training?
Yes. A notable emphasis is placed on strengthening local capacity, including training and tools for local conservation programs on nesting beaches.
Does the program support law enforcement capacity and forensic skills?
Yes. The opportunity highlights improving law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment as part of the program emphasis.
Does the program support partnerships and international collaboration?
Yes. The scope includes information exchange initiatives that strengthen international collaboration and encourages building networks and partnerships that help implement international conventions and agreements related to marine turtle conservation.
What is the total amount of funding expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $500,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 15 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
Are proposals above $50,000 allowed?
Requests above $50,000 may still be considered, but they need strong justification explaining why the larger budget is necessary to achieve conservation outcomes.
Are smaller budget requests preferred?
Yes. Because funding is limited and the program intends to support multiple projects, proposals requesting $50,000 or less are preferred.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applications may be submitted by government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection, as well as other organizations that can demonstrate experience in marine turtle conservation.
Is eligibility broadly open or restricted?
Eligibility is described as broadly open, but with a clear expectation that applicants can demonstrate experience in marine turtle conservation.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for some level of partner contribution or non-federal share as part of the project budget structure.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund).
What activity category does this funding opportunity fall under?
The activity category is environment and natural resources, specifically wildlife conservation.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 15, 2008, and created on January 26, 2009.
What are the closing dates shown for this opportunity?
The listing shows an original closing date of October 1, 2008, a current closing date of April 1, 2009, and an archive date of May 1, 2009.
Who should be contacted for application or announcement access issues?
For application or announcement access issues, the contact listed is Earl Possardt via the program mailbox.
Is there a referenced link for more information?
Yes. The opportunity references an additional information link under "Marine Turtle Conservation Fund."
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