Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00428
Apply for F12AS00428
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RTCF FY13" 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 Nov 27, 2012 and posted on Sep 19, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 3, 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 $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 50 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
RTCF FY13 (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00428) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.619, focused on conserving rhinoceros and tiger species across their natural ranges. It is rooted in the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, which was created to provide financial support for conservation efforts in countries whose actions, directly or indirectly, influence rhino and tiger populations. The overarching goal of the fund is to back practical, on-the-ground work that reduces threats, improves management, and strengthens long-term conservation outcomes for these species.
The opportunity invites proposals that advance rhino and/or tiger conservation through a wide set of eligible activities. Priority project types include strengthening protection for at-risk populations (such as anti-poaching measures and improved patrol capacity), improving protected area and reserve management in key range habitats, and providing veterinary care for wild populations when needed. The program also supports habitat-focused work, including habitat conservation and management, habitat restoration, and efforts that enable reintroduction to former range where appropriate. Beyond field operations, the fund explicitly encourages projects that build institutional and technical capability, such as training in wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills that help combat illegal trade, along with broader compliance efforts tied to treaties and laws that regulate the taking, trade, or habitat use of rhinos and tigers.
Community-oriented and conflict-mitigation work is also a core part of what this grant will fund. Proposals may include conservation education and community outreach, as well as targeted efforts to reduce human-rhinoceros and human-tiger conflicts, which can be a significant driver of retaliatory killing and declining tolerance for wildlife. The program also highlights the importance of strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs over time, and it is open to transfrontier conservation approaches when rhino or tiger populations and the threats they face cross national boundaries. Applied research is allowable as well, particularly surveys, monitoring, and other studies tied to population status and habitat conditions, but the announcement is clear that research must be strongly connected to real management needs. Applicants are expected to show how results will translate into practical actions, including addressing threats such as disease and climate change, rather than producing information without an implementation pathway.
Geographically, proposed work should generally occur within the current range of rhinoceroses or tigers. If activities are planned outside those areas, the proposal needs to clearly demonstrate direct relevance and benefit to rhino or tiger conservation outcomes. This is meant to keep the program focused on tangible conservation impact, whether through direct field interventions, strengthened enforcement against illegal trade, better management planning, or capacity building that supports measurable improvements for the species and their habitats.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated around 50 awards with an estimated total program funding level of $1,500,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $20,000 (floor) and $75,000 (ceiling). Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should plan to contribute additional resources beyond the federal request, whether in cash or eligible in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement’s terms. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, indicating a wide range of entity types may apply, subject to any further clarifications in the official notice.
Key dates for RTCF FY13 included an initial posting date of September 19, 2012, with an original closing date of December 1, 2012, later updated to a current closing date of December 3, 2012, and an archive date of December 31, 2012. Application instructions and related grant and reporting guidance were provided through the program’s web page at http://www.fws.gov/international/grants and reporting/how to apply.html. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (phone 703-358-2221, email corybrown@fws.gov).
RTCF FY13 (F12AS00428) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RTCF FY13 grant opportunity?
RTCF FY13 (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00428) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.619. It supports conservation work for rhinoceros and tiger species across their natural ranges.
What law authorizes this funding?
The program is rooted in the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, which was created to provide financial support for conservation efforts in countries whose actions, directly or indirectly, influence rhino and tiger populations.
What is the overarching goal of this fund?
The goal is to back practical, on-the-ground work that reduces threats, improves management, and strengthens long-term conservation outcomes for rhinoceroses and tigers.
Which species does this funding support?
The opportunity supports conservation activities for rhinoceros and/or tiger species.
What types of projects are considered priority for funding?
Priority project types include strengthening protection for at-risk populations (including anti-poaching measures and improved patrol capacity), improving protected area and reserve management in key habitats, and providing veterinary care for wild populations when needed.
Are anti-poaching and patrol-support activities eligible?
Yes. Strengthening protection for at-risk populations is a highlighted priority, including anti-poaching measures and efforts that improve patrol capacity.
Does the program support protected area or reserve management improvements?
Yes. Improving protected area and reserve management in key range habitats is identified as a priority project type.
Is veterinary care for wild rhino or tiger populations an eligible activity?
Yes. The opportunity includes providing veterinary care for wild populations when needed.
Does RTCF FY13 fund habitat conservation, management, or restoration?
Yes. Eligible habitat-focused work includes habitat conservation and management, habitat restoration, and efforts that enable reintroduction to former range where appropriate.
Are reintroduction-related projects allowed?
Yes. The program supports efforts that enable reintroduction to former range, where appropriate.
Does the grant support capacity building, training, or institutional strengthening?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly encourages projects that build institutional and technical capability, including training in wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills to help combat illegal trade, as well as broader compliance efforts tied to treaties and laws regulating taking, trade, or habitat use.
Can proposals include law enforcement and illegal trade prevention activities?
Yes. The grant supports training and capability-building for wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills that help combat illegal trade, as well as related compliance efforts tied to relevant treaties and laws.
Are community outreach and conservation education activities eligible?
Yes. The fund supports conservation education and community outreach as part of community-oriented conservation efforts.
Does the program fund human-rhino or human-tiger conflict mitigation?
Yes. Targeted efforts to reduce human-rhinoceros and human-tiger conflicts are included as eligible activities and are described as important for reducing retaliatory killing and improving tolerance for wildlife.
Are transfrontier or cross-border conservation projects acceptable?
Yes. The program is open to transfrontier conservation approaches when rhino or tiger populations and the threats they face cross national boundaries.
Is applied research allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. Applied research is allowable, including surveys, monitoring, and studies tied to population status and habitat conditions.
What research expectations apply to proposals?
Research must be strongly connected to real management needs. Applicants are expected to show how results will translate into practical actions and not produce information without a clear implementation pathway.
Can projects address threats like disease or climate change?
Yes. The opportunity notes that practical actions may include addressing threats such as disease and climate change, as long as the work is tied to management needs and implementation.
Where should project activities take place geographically?
Proposed work should generally occur within the current range of rhinoceroses or tigers.
Can project activities occur outside current rhino or tiger range?
Yes, but only if the proposal clearly demonstrates direct relevance and benefit to rhino or tiger conservation outcomes.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total funding level?
The opportunity anticipated around 50 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,500,000.
What is the expected award size for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from $20,000 (floor) to $75,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants should plan to contribute additional resources beyond the federal request, either in cash or eligible in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement’s terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, indicating a wide range of entity types may apply, subject to any further clarifications in the official notice.
What are the key dates for RTCF FY13?
The initial posting date was September 19, 2012. The original closing date was December 1, 2012, later updated to a current closing date of December 3, 2012. The archive date was December 31, 2012.
Where can applicants find application instructions and guidance?
Application instructions and related grant and reporting guidance were provided through the program web page at http://www.fws.gov/international/grants and reporting/how to apply.html.
Who is the contact person for help with the announcement?
The listed contact was Cory Brown, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Phone: 703-358-2221. Email: corybrown@fws.gov.
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