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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.619 Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 31, 2011 and posted on Oct 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,200,000.00 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 40 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education.
- Any government agency responsible for the conservation and protection of rhinoceroses and/or tigers and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in rhinoceros and/or tiger conservation may submit proposals to this Fund.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund 2011 is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Funding Opportunity Number RTCF2011; CFDA 15.619) to support practical, on-the-ground conservation of rhinoceroses and tigers across their native ranges. It is grounded in the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, which was created to provide financial resources to conservation programs in countries whose actions directly or indirectly influence rhino and tiger populations. The program is designed to fund work that measurably improves the survival prospects of these species and the protection and management of the habitats they depend on.
The fund is open to a wide range of applicants, reflecting the fact that rhino and tiger conservation often requires partnerships that span government, academia, and civil society. Eligible applicants include federal, state, county, city, township, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities), and individuals. More broadly, any government agency responsible for rhino and/or tiger conservation and protection, as well as any organization or individual with demonstrated experience in rhino and/or tiger conservation, may submit a proposal.
Projects are expected to take place within the natural range of rhinoceroses and/or tigers. If a project is proposed outside the species range, the applicant must clearly justify how the work will directly support rhino or tiger conservation outcomes. The program emphasizes applied, management-relevant work rather than purely academic research. Applied research proposals, in particular, are expected to connect research activities to concrete management needs and actions, and may include addressing emerging or escalating threats such as disease and climate change that affect the animals and their habitats.
The types of activities supported by the fund cover a broad conservation toolkit. The program funds applied research, including surveys, population assessments, and monitoring of rhinos, tigers, and their habitats. It also supports the development and implementation of conservation management plans, as well as efforts that strengthen compliance with treaties and laws governing the taking, trade, or protection of rhinos and tigers and the management of their habitat. Education and community outreach are included, especially where they build local support for conservation and reduce pressures that contribute to poaching or habitat loss. The fund also prioritizes enhanced protection for at-risk populations, work to reduce human-rhino and human-tiger conflicts, habitat conservation and management, and improved protected area or reserve management in key range areas. Capacity-building is another central theme, including strengthening local institutions and personnel to implement conservation programs effectively. In addition, the opportunity highlights transfrontier conservation efforts, recognizing that rhino and tiger landscapes and trade routes often cross national boundaries. Finally, it supports wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skill development, reflecting the role of anti-poaching and anti-trafficking enforcement in species recovery.
In terms of funding scale and structure, the opportunity anticipated making about 40 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) to $50,000 (award ceiling). The opportunity listed no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the program more accessible to applicants who may not have significant non-federal funding available. The activity category is listed under Environment, with a specific explanation of Wildlife Conservation.
Key dates for the opportunity included a posted date of October 8, 2010, an original closing date of November 1, 2010, and a later current closing date of April 1, 2011, with an archive date of May 1, 2011. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement or seeking additional guidance, the listed point of contact was Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2634 or by email at MSCFRhinoTiger@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund 2011 (RTCF2011)
What is the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund 2011 opportunity?
The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund 2011 (Funding Opportunity Number RTCF2011; CFDA 15.619) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports practical, on-the-ground actions that improve the survival prospects of rhinoceroses and tigers and protect and manage the habitats they rely on across their native ranges.
What law or authority is this fund based on?
The fund is grounded in the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994. The Act was created to provide financial resources to conservation programs in countries whose actions directly or indirectly influence rhino and tiger populations.
Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Is this a grant, a cooperative agreement, or both?
It is offered as a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity.
What species does this funding focus on?
The program focuses on rhinoceroses and tigers, including conservation of the animals and the habitats they depend on.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this program?
Projects should be applied and management-relevant, with a clear link to measurable conservation outcomes for rhinos and/or tigers. The emphasis is on practical, on-the-ground conservation rather than purely academic research.
Does the program fund research?
Yes. The fund supports applied research such as surveys, population assessments, and monitoring of rhinos, tigers, and their habitats. Applied research proposals are expected to connect research activities to concrete management needs and actions.
Does the opportunity support work on emerging threats like disease or climate change?
Yes. The opportunity notes that applied research may include addressing emerging or escalating threats such as disease and climate change that affect rhinos, tigers, and their habitats.
What specific activities are eligible for support?
The opportunity describes a broad set of eligible activities, including: applied research (surveys, assessments, monitoring); development and implementation of conservation management plans; strengthening compliance with treaties and laws related to taking, trade, or protection of rhinos and tigers and habitat management; education and community outreach to build local support and reduce pressures such as poaching or habitat loss; enhanced protection for at-risk populations; efforts to reduce human-rhino and human-tiger conflicts; habitat conservation and management; improved protected area or reserve management in key range areas; capacity-building for local institutions and personnel; transfrontier conservation efforts; and wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skill development.
Does the program support anti-poaching, anti-trafficking, or enforcement-related work?
Yes. The opportunity highlights wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skill development, reflecting the role of enforcement in reducing poaching and trafficking and supporting species recovery.
Does the program support education and community outreach?
Yes. Education and community outreach are included, especially when they build local support for conservation and reduce pressures that contribute to poaching or habitat loss.
Does the fund support habitat work and protected area management?
Yes. The opportunity includes habitat conservation and management and improved protected area or reserve management in key range areas as supported activities.
Does the program fund capacity-building?
Yes. Capacity-building is described as a central theme, including strengthening local institutions and personnel to implement conservation programs effectively.
Are transboundary or transfrontier projects encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity highlights transfrontier conservation efforts, recognizing that rhino and tiger landscapes and trade routes often cross national boundaries.
Where must projects take place?
Projects are expected to take place within the natural range of rhinoceroses and/or tigers.
Can a project be proposed outside the species' range?
Yes, but the applicant must clearly justify how the work will directly support rhino or tiger conservation outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including federal, state, county, city, township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities); and individuals.
Are government agencies and experienced conservation practitioners eligible?
Yes. The opportunity states that any government agency responsible for rhino and/or tiger conservation and protection, and any organization or individual with demonstrated experience in rhino and/or tiger conservation, may submit a proposal.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total funding level?
The opportunity anticipated making about 40 awards with an estimated total funding amount of $1,200,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $5,000 (award floor) to $50,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity listed no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the program area or activity category for this funding?
The activity category is listed under Environment, with a specific explanation of Wildlife Conservation.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
Key dates listed were: posted date October 8, 2010; original closing date November 1, 2010; current closing date April 1, 2011; and archive date May 1, 2011.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RTCF2011 and the CFDA number is 15.619.
Who can applicants contact for help or more information?
The listed point of contact is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist. Phone: 703-358-2634. Email: MSCFRhinoTiger@fws.gov.
What is the overall goal of funded projects?
The program is designed to fund work that measurably improves the survival prospects of rhinoceroses and tigers and improves protection and management of the habitats they depend on.
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