Opportunity Information: Apply for EAP EAPAQM 16 013
Apply for EAP EAPAQM 16 013
- The DOS-EAP in the environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pacific Island Marine Protected Area Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.124.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 17, 2016 and posted on Jun 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $445,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pacific Island Marine Protected Area Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: EAP EAPAQM 16 013) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (DOS-EAP) funding announcement focused on strengthening marine conservation across the Pacific Islands. The program is looking for proposals from organizations that can design, develop, and manage on-the-ground projects that lead to the creation of new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and, just as importantly, improve the real-world effectiveness of existing or newly established MPAs. The central idea is to build on the region's recent momentum around MPAs by supporting practical initiatives that move beyond designation on paper and toward implementation, management, and measurable protection of marine ecosystems.
The opportunity frames MPAs as multi-benefit tools. Environmentally, MPAs are described as safe havens for marine species and habitats, helping conserve biodiversity and protect resources under growing pressure. Scientifically, they are positioned as "living laboratories" that can support research and discoveries with broader benefits. Economically, the announcement emphasizes that well-managed MPAs can contribute to sustainable fisheries by helping rebuild or maintain fish stocks, and can also create or enhance tourism opportunities tied to healthy reefs, wildlife, and marine recreation. In other words, proposals are expected to connect conservation outcomes with durable management and, where relevant, economic co-benefits for local communities and governments.
Funding is expected to come from FY15 Economic Support Funds (ESF), with support contingent on the availability of funds. The Bureau anticipates awarding up to a total of $445,500 across up to two grant projects, meaning awards are likely competitive and relatively limited in number. The award ceiling listed is $445,500, and the program expects two awards, suggesting either two smaller projects or one project approaching the ceiling and another at a lower level, depending on the final selection and budget decisions.
Projects must be implemented in Pacific Island countries that are eligible to receive ESF under this program. The eligible countries explicitly listed are Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Proposals outside these locations would not align with the geographic eligibility constraints described in the announcement.
Eligible applicants include a range of entities capable of carrying out environmental and natural resource work: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and other applicants as referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is Environment and Natural Resources (CFDA 19.124), indicating a programmatic emphasis on conservation and resource management outcomes rather than, for example, pure infrastructure development.
Key administrative details show the opportunity was posted June 17, 2016, and carried a closing date of July 29, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are the same). Overall, the grant is structured to support a small number of targeted projects that can help Pacific Island partners expand and improve MPAs, with an emphasis on effective management and the combined environmental, scientific, and economic value of protected marine areas.
Pacific Island Marine Protected Area Projects (EAP EAPAQM 16 013) - FAQs
What is the Pacific Island Marine Protected Area Projects grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (DOS-EAP), focused on strengthening marine conservation across the Pacific Islands through Marine Protected Area (MPA) projects.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program supports organizations that can design, develop, and manage practical, on-the-ground projects that (1) help create new MPAs and (2) improve the real-world effectiveness of existing or newly established MPAs. A key emphasis is moving beyond MPA designation "on paper" toward implementation, management, and measurable protection of marine ecosystems.
What types of outcomes are proposals expected to support?
Proposals are expected to support outcomes tied to MPA creation and/or improved MPA effectiveness, with an emphasis on implementation and management that results in measurable marine ecosystem protection.
Does the opportunity support projects for both new MPAs and existing MPAs?
Yes. The announcement calls for projects that lead to the creation of new MPAs and also projects that improve the effectiveness of existing or newly established MPAs.
How does the opportunity describe the benefits of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)?
The opportunity frames MPAs as multi-benefit tools, including environmental, scientific, and economic benefits. Environmentally, MPAs can serve as safe havens for marine species and habitats and help conserve biodiversity. Scientifically, MPAs can function as "living laboratories" supporting research and discoveries. Economically, well-managed MPAs can contribute to sustainable fisheries by rebuilding or maintaining fish stocks and can create or enhance tourism opportunities linked to healthy reefs, wildlife, and marine recreation.
Are applicants expected to connect conservation goals to economic or community benefits?
The announcement indicates that proposals are expected to connect conservation outcomes with durable management and, where relevant, economic co-benefits for local communities and governments (such as sustainable fisheries and tourism opportunities).
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs (DOS-EAP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is EAP EAPAQM 16 013.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument type listed is a grant.
What is the program area or activity category?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing provided is 19.124.
What is the source of funds for awards under this opportunity?
Funding is expected to come from FY15 Economic Support Funds (ESF), and support is contingent on the availability of funds.
How much funding is available under this announcement?
The Bureau anticipates awarding up to a total of $445,500 across up to two grant projects.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $445,500.
How many awards does DOS-EAP expect to make?
The announcement indicates the program expects to make up to two awards.
Are awards likely to be competitive?
Yes. The announcement suggests a limited number of awards (up to two) and a limited total funding amount (up to $445,500), indicating a competitive selection environment.
Where must projects be implemented?
Projects must be implemented in Pacific Island countries that are eligible to receive ESF under this program.
Which countries are explicitly listed as eligible project locations?
The eligible countries explicitly listed are Fiji, Kiribati, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Can a proposal focus on locations outside the listed eligible countries?
No. Proposals outside the locations described would not align with the geographic eligibility constraints stated in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and other applicants as referenced in the announcement's additional eligibility information.
Are both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The announcement lists both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicant types.
Are higher education institutions eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is July 29, 2016. The announcement notes that the original and current closing date are the same.
What is the overall focus of supported projects?
The overall focus is to support a small number of targeted projects that help Pacific Island partners expand and improve MPAs, emphasizing effective management and the combined environmental, scientific, and economic value of protected marine areas.
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