Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00058
Apply for F12AS00058
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education 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 Feb 2, 2012 and posted on Feb 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,646,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 40 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.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant program created under the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Act of 2004 to support on-the-ground conservation of marine turtles in foreign countries. It was established in response to widespread declines in marine turtle populations and the ongoing threats that undermine their long-term survival. This funding opportunity targets work that benefits marine turtles across their range outside the United States and its territories, specifically the green turtle (Chelonia mydas), loggerhead (Caretta caretta), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), and Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii). The overall aim is practical conservation impact: protecting nesting populations and habitats, reducing human-driven threats, and strengthening the capacity of local institutions and communities to sustain conservation outcomes over time.
Funded projects are expected to align with clear conservation and management needs rather than purely academic goals. Priority activities include training and technical capacity building for marine turtle conservation and management; applied research tied directly to management decisions (including population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and threat assessments); and education and community outreach that improves protection for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging areas. The program also supports the development and implementation of marine turtle conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management actions, and information exchange that improves international coordination and collaboration. A strong emphasis is placed on direct protection measures, such as projects that safeguard nesting females and eggs on key beaches, as well as protected area or reserve management focused on important nesting sites. In addition, the program encourages building networks, partnerships, and coalitions that help implement international conservation commitments, including conventions, treaties, and related protocols.
Another major theme is strengthening local capacity in places where nesting and foraging occur. Proposals may include efforts to improve the effectiveness of local conservation programs on nesting beaches, as well as initiatives that enhance law enforcement capacity and wildlife forensics skills through targeted training and appropriate equipment. Applied research proposals, in particular, are expected to address real-world threats and emerging issues affecting turtles and their habitats, including disease and climate change, and to translate findings into concrete actions that reduce risk or improve population outcomes.
Eligibility is broadly open (unrestricted) as long as the proposed work is conducted on marine turtle populations outside the United States or produces results with direct, tangible benefits for those non-U.S. populations. The opportunity was posted February 2, 2012, with an application deadline of April 1, 2012, and an archive date of April 5, 2012. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant in the education, environment, and natural resources categories, with an anticipated 40 awards and an estimated total program funding level of $1,646,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed. The CFDA number is 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund). For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-2634, DerekLitchfield@fws.gov), with additional details available through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00058.
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.645) - FAQs
1) What is the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund?
The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant program created under the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Act of 2004. It supports on-the-ground conservation actions for marine turtles in foreign countries in response to widespread population declines and ongoing threats to long-term survival.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program is focused on practical conservation impact. It aims to protect nesting populations and habitats, reduce human-driven threats, and strengthen the capacity of local institutions and communities so conservation outcomes can be sustained over time.
3) Where must funded work take place?
The funded work must be conducted on marine turtle populations outside the United States and its territories, or it must produce direct, tangible benefits for those non-U.S. populations.
4) Which marine turtle species are covered by this opportunity?
This opportunity specifically targets conservation benefiting marine turtles across their range outside the U.S. and its territories, including:
- Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
- Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea)
- Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)
- Olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea)
- Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)
5) What types of projects does the program prioritize?
Priority activities described in the announcement include:
- Training and technical capacity building for marine turtle conservation and management
- Applied research directly tied to management decisions (including population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and threat assessments)
- Education and community outreach that improves protection for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging areas
6) Does the program fund conservation planning and management actions?
Yes. The program supports the development and implementation of marine turtle conservation management plans, habitat conservation and management actions, and information exchange that improves international coordination and collaboration.
7) Are direct protection measures on nesting beaches eligible?
Yes. The opportunity places strong emphasis on direct protection measures, including projects that safeguard nesting females and eggs on key beaches.
8) Does the program support protected area or reserve management?
Yes. Protected area or reserve management focused on important nesting sites is specifically highlighted as an emphasis area.
9) Are community-based efforts and local institution strengthening encouraged?
Yes. A major theme is strengthening local capacity in areas where nesting and foraging occur, including improving the effectiveness of local conservation programs on nesting beaches and strengthening community involvement so outcomes can last.
10) Is law enforcement and wildlife forensics capacity building eligible?
Yes. Proposals may include efforts to enhance law enforcement capacity and wildlife forensics skills through targeted training and appropriate equipment.
11) What kind of research is appropriate for this grant?
The program expects proposals to align with clear conservation and management needs rather than purely academic goals. Applied research is eligible when it is tied directly to management decisions and translates findings into concrete actions that reduce risk or improve population outcomes.
12) Can projects address emerging threats like disease and climate change?
Yes. Applied research proposals are expected to address real-world threats and emerging issues affecting turtles and their habitats, including disease and climate change, and to use results to support actions that reduce threats or improve outcomes.
13) Does the program encourage international coordination and partnerships?
Yes. The opportunity encourages information exchange and building networks, partnerships, and coalitions that improve international coordination and collaboration, including efforts that help implement international conservation commitments such as conventions, treaties, and related protocols.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as broadly open (unrestricted), as long as the proposal focuses on marine turtle populations outside the United States or produces direct, tangible benefits for those non-U.S. populations.
15) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the information provided.
16) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
17) What program areas does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the education, environment, and natural resources categories.
18) How many awards are anticipated and what is the estimated total funding level?
The opportunity anticipates approximately 40 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,646,000.
19) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number provided is 15.645 (Marine Turtle Conservation Fund).
20) What is the Funding Opportunity Number and where can applicants find details?
Additional details are available through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00058.
21) What were the posting date, application deadline, and archive date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on February 2, 2012. The application deadline was April 1, 2012, and the archive date was April 5, 2012.
22) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 703-358-2634. Email: DerekLitchfield@fws.gov.
23) Does the program fund purely academic or theoretical research?
The information provided indicates projects are expected to align with clear conservation and management needs rather than purely academic goals. Research is emphasized when it is applied, supports management decisions, and leads to concrete actions that improve conservation outcomes.
24) What kinds of education and outreach activities are considered a fit?
Education and community outreach activities are considered a fit when they improve protection for nesting beaches and nearshore foraging areas and contribute to reduced threats and stronger long-term conservation capacity.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Education Environment Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities (U01)
Previous opportunity: Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for F12AS00058
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (F12AS00058) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| 4th International Human Bear Conflicts Workshop Apply for F12AS00090 Funding Number: F12AS00090 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Ocean Education Partnership Grants for Professional Development and other Capacity building of Informal Science Educators and Volunteers Apply for NOAA SEC OED 2012 2003333 Funding Number: NOAA SEC OED 2012 2003333 Agency: Department of Commerce Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| NHEC Minority Youth Training Institute 2012 Apply for F12AS00162 Funding Number: F12AS00162 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Trail To Every Classroom (TTEC) Apply for NPS 12 APPA 0081 Funding Number: NPS 12 APPA 0081 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $84,000 |
| Support Park Programs Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0086 Funding Number: NPS 12 NERO 0086 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $55,000 |
| Lower Delaware Scenic Rec RIver Land Preservation Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0099 Funding Number: NPS 12 NERO 0099 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $35,660 |
| FA BLM AZ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Apply for L12AS00230 Funding Number: L12AS00230 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Continue the Partnership for the Champlain Valley Heritage Partnership Apply for NPS 12 NERO 0134 Funding Number: NPS 12 NERO 0134 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $291,500 |
| Crossroads of the American Revolution Association, Inc. Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0009 Funding Number: NPS 13 NERO 0009 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $72,000 |
| The Last Green Valley, Inc. Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0010 Funding Number: NPS 13 NERO 0010 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $325,000 |
| Baltimore National Heritage Area Apply for NPS 13 NERO 0011 Funding Number: NPS 13 NERO 0011 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $72,000 |
| Wildlife Restoration Grant Program Apply for F13AS00118 Funding Number: F13AS00118 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Partnership for Educational Grants and Interships Apply for P13AS00064 Funding Number: P13AS00064 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,600 |
| Asian Carp Study NOI, not a request for proposals Apply for P13AC00425 Funding Number: P13AC00425 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $160,351 |
| Trail Repair Blue Ridge Parkway Apply for P13AS00127 Funding Number: P13AS00127 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $90,969 |
| State Wildlife Grant Program Apply for F13AS00252 Funding Number: F13AS00252 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Public Lands Education Project Apply for P13AS00153 Funding Number: P13AS00153 Agency: National Park Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $135,000 |
| Wildlife Without Borders Mexico FY14 Apply for F13AS00222 Funding Number: F13AS00222 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| 2013 Cooperative Agreement for the Co management of Polar Bears Apply for F13AS00277 Funding Number: F13AS00277 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $712,000 |
| WWB Eurasia Single Source ANO Ekosentr Zapovedniki Apply for F13AS00294 Funding Number: F13AS00294 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Education Environment Natural Resources Funding Amount: $242,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "F12AS00058", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.