Opportunity Information: Apply for F15AS00186
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.672 Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2015 and posted on Apr 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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.
- Applicants under this program can be individuals multi national secretariats, State and Local governments U.S. and foreign non profit, non governmental, community and indigenous organizations and U.S. and foreign public and private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00186) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that supports on-the-ground conservation projects aimed at stopping or reversing the rapid global decline of amphibians. The program is focused on species at the highest risk of extinction, specifically frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians that qualify as Critically Endangered or Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It also allows proposals for species listed as Data Deficient when the applicant can provide credible information showing the situation is similarly urgent, and it will consider species listed as Extinct in the Wild if the proposal is tied to a reintroduction effort.
The central purpose of the program is threat reduction in the natural habitat of the target species. Competitive proposals are expected to name the specific threats affecting the amphibian(s) and lay out practical conservation actions that are likely to produce durable, measurable benefits in the wild. Projects that mainly collect data or assess population status can be eligible, but only when they clearly connect that information to concrete management decisions or direct conservation interventions, and when the proposal explains why missing information has previously prevented effective action. Proposals are not eligible if they do not clearly explain how the work will reduce threats, or if the link between research and management is weak or speculative.
While the grant can support work related to a range of amphibian threats such as disease, habitat loss, and habitat degradation, the opportunity indicates a preference for proposals that also advance one or more priorities from the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. In practice, that means projects may be especially competitive when they help (1) strengthen efforts to stop illegal trade and improve enforcement, (2) reduce consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife through behavior change and deterrence, and/or (3) expand government and civil society engagement and build new partnerships to fight wildlife trafficking. Climate change adaptation, mitigation, and education activities can be part of a proposal as long as they clearly and directly support the program goal of reducing threats to highly endangered amphibians.
Project work is generally expected to take place within the species range. If any work is proposed outside the species range, the application needs to justify why that off-range work is clearly relevant to conserving the species. A key limitation is that proposals centered on ex situ conservation, captive management, or maintaining amphibians in captivity are not eligible for consideration, reflecting the program's emphasis on in situ conservation outcomes in natural habitats.
In terms of funding parameters, the program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $15,000 (award floor) and $25,000 (award ceiling). No cost sharing or matching funds were required. The opportunity was broadly open in eligibility, including individuals, multinational secretariats, U.S. and foreign state and local governments, U.S. and foreign nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (including community and indigenous organizations), and U.S. and foreign colleges and universities (public or private). The posted date and creation date were April 17, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 19, 2015, and an archive date of July 20, 2015. The CFDA listing is 15.672 (Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline). For access issues or questions, the announcement listed a program contact at the Fish and Wildlife Service: Nikole Tucker, 703-358-2379, WWBAD@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline grant (F15AS00186)?
The Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F15AS00186) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) that supports on-the-ground conservation projects intended to stop or reverse rapid global amphibian declines.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is threat reduction in the natural habitat (in situ) of the target species. Competitive proposals are expected to identify specific threats affecting the amphibian(s) and propose practical actions likely to produce durable, measurable benefits in the wild.
Which amphibians are the focus of this program?
The program focuses on amphibians at the highest risk of extinction, including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians that qualify as Critically Endangered or Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
Are IUCN Data Deficient species eligible?
Yes. Species listed as Data Deficient may be considered when the applicant can provide credible information showing the situation is similarly urgent.
Are species listed as Extinct in the Wild eligible?
They can be considered if the proposal is tied to a reintroduction effort.
What kinds of projects are most competitive?
Projects are most competitive when they (1) clearly name the threats affecting the target amphibian(s) and (2) lay out practical conservation actions that directly reduce those threats and are likely to result in durable, measurable conservation gains in the wild.
Can research, surveys, or status assessments be funded?
Projects that mainly collect data or assess population status can be eligible only when they clearly connect the information to concrete management decisions or direct conservation interventions. The proposal should also explain why missing information has previously prevented effective conservation action.
What kinds of proposals are not eligible?
Proposals are not eligible if they do not clearly explain how the work will reduce threats, or if the link between research and management is weak or speculative. In addition, proposals centered on ex situ conservation, captive management, or maintaining amphibians in captivity are not eligible.
Does the program fund captive breeding or other ex situ work?
No. A key limitation is that proposals centered on ex situ conservation, captive management, or maintaining amphibians in captivity are not eligible for consideration. The emphasis is on in situ conservation outcomes in natural habitats.
Where is project work expected to take place?
Work is generally expected to occur within the species range.
Can project activities take place outside the species range?
Yes, but if any work is proposed outside the species range, the application needs to justify why that off-range work is clearly relevant to conserving the species.
What threats can projects address?
The opportunity notes that the grant can support work related to a range of amphibian threats, including disease, habitat loss, and habitat degradation, as long as the proposal focuses on reducing threats to highly endangered amphibians.
Is there a preference for projects connected to wildlife trafficking priorities?
Yes. The opportunity indicates a preference for proposals that also advance one or more priorities from the U.S. National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking.
What wildlife trafficking-related activities may be especially competitive?
Projects may be especially competitive when they help: (1) strengthen efforts to stop illegal trade and improve enforcement, (2) reduce consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife through behavior change and deterrence, and/or (3) expand government and civil society engagement and build new partnerships to fight wildlife trafficking.
Can climate change adaptation, mitigation, or education be included?
Yes. Climate change adaptation, mitigation, and education activities can be part of a proposal as long as they clearly and directly support the program goal of reducing threats to highly endangered amphibians.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total funding amount?
The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $15,000 (award floor) to $25,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included individuals, multinational secretariats, U.S. and foreign state and local governments, U.S. and foreign nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations (including community and indigenous organizations), and U.S. and foreign colleges and universities (public or private).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.672 (Wildlife Without Borders Amphibians in Decline).
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the deadlines?
The posted date and creation date were April 17, 2015. The original and current closing date was June 19, 2015. The archive date was July 20, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues?
The announcement listed the following USFWS program contact: Nikole Tucker, 703-358-2379, WWBAD@fws.gov.
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