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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Without Borders Mexico" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.641 Wildlife Without Borders Mexico.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 19, 2007 and posted on Sep 19, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2007 Proposals must be submitted to both the USFWS and SEMARNAT on or before October 1 each year.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $628,000.00 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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Individuals Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Federal agencies are also eligible to apply
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Opportunity Summary:
Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant and cooperative agreement program focused on strengthening biodiversity conservation in Mexico by investing in training and capacity-building projects. The program is built around practical, skills-based learning approaches such as short, intensive on-the-job courses lasting about 2 to 3 weeks (often certified by an educational institution as "Diplomados"), workshops, staff exchanges, and hands-on field training. The overall intent is to improve how conservation is planned and carried out by increasing the number of people trained and by filling specific gaps in both formal and informal conservation training available in Mexico.
The program’s goals fall into three main areas. First, it aims to develop concrete conservation and natural resource management skills among resource managers by targeting critical training needs and expanding the pool of trained personnel. Second, it encourages training that connects effective management of protected areas and nature reserves with real economic opportunities for communities living in surrounding buffer zones, recognizing that conservation outcomes improve when local livelihoods are part of the solution. Third, it supports efforts that raise awareness and build the ability of key stakeholder groups to participate in and deliver conservation, including groups that influence public understanding, policy, and on-the-ground behavior.
Projects are expected to fit within one of three training categories. "Managing for Excellence" supports training for Mexican government personnel involved in conservation and natural resource management, including policymakers, managers at federal, state, and municipal levels, and reserve guards. "Stewards of the Land" is geared toward land and resource owners or direct users, such as local communities, rural farmer organizations, and indigenous peoples, with a focus on practical management and conservation skills that can be applied on the ground. "Voices for Nature" funds training in environmental education and public outreach for targeted groups such as teachers, students, journalists, tourists, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations or businesses that can shape conservation outcomes through education, communication, and engagement.
Competitive proposals are expected to be more than general training concepts. The program emphasizes projects that produce specific and measurable outputs, lead to clear management actions, and show demonstrative value, meaning they test or implement an approach in a way that allows assessment of its effectiveness and potential for broader adoption. Strong projects also tend to be designed for replication in other locations and/or developed through a coalition of stakeholders rather than a single entity working alone.
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, other for-profit organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and even federal agencies. The work should generally be conducted in Mexico. If any activities take place in the United States, the proposal must clearly show how that work directly contributes to building conservation capacity for biodiversity protection in Mexico, otherwise it will not be considered eligible.
Funding for this opportunity was listed with an estimated total of $628,000 and an expectation of about 20 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000, and cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 15.641 (Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico). Proposals must be submitted to both USFWS and SEMARNAT, and the stated annual deadline is October 1. For applicants needing full instructions or having trouble accessing the announcement, the listing provides a program contact (Melida Tajbakhsh) and references an application instructions link for the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico (USFWS)
What is the Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico program?
Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) grant and cooperative agreement program that strengthens biodiversity conservation in Mexico by investing in training and capacity-building projects.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to improve how conservation is planned and carried out in Mexico by increasing the number of people trained and by filling specific gaps in both formal and informal conservation training.
What kinds of training activities does the program support?
The program is built around practical, skills-based learning approaches, including short, intensive on-the-job courses lasting about 2 to 3 weeks (often certified by an educational institution as "Diplomados"), workshops, staff exchanges, and hands-on field training.
What are the program goals?
The program goals fall into three areas: (1) develop concrete conservation and natural resource management skills among resource managers by targeting critical training needs and expanding the pool of trained personnel; (2) encourage training that links effective protected-area and reserve management with real economic opportunities for communities in surrounding buffer zones; and (3) raise awareness and build the ability of key stakeholder groups to participate in and deliver conservation, including groups that influence public understanding, policy, and on-the-ground behavior.
What training categories can a project fit under?
Projects are expected to fit within one of three categories: Managing for Excellence, Stewards of the Land, or Voices for Nature.
What is "Managing for Excellence"?
"Managing for Excellence" supports training for Mexican government personnel involved in conservation and natural resource management. This includes policymakers, managers at federal, state, and municipal levels, and reserve guards.
What is "Stewards of the Land"?
"Stewards of the Land" is geared toward land and resource owners or direct users such as local communities, rural farmer organizations, and indigenous peoples, with a focus on practical management and conservation skills that can be applied on the ground.
What is "Voices for Nature"?
"Voices for Nature" funds training in environmental education and public outreach for targeted groups such as teachers, students, journalists, tourists, nongovernmental organizations, and private-sector organizations or businesses that can shape conservation outcomes through education, communication, and engagement.
What makes a proposal competitive under this opportunity?
Competitive proposals are expected to go beyond general training concepts. The program emphasizes projects that produce specific and measurable outputs, lead to clear management actions, and show demonstrative value by testing or implementing an approach in a way that allows assessment of its effectiveness and potential for broader adoption.
What does "demonstrative value" mean for this program?
Within this program, demonstrative value refers to designing training that tests or implements an approach in a way that can be assessed for effectiveness and potential for broader adoption.
Does the program prefer projects that can be replicated?
Yes. Strong projects tend to be designed for replication in other locations.
Does the program favor partnerships or coalitions?
Yes. Strong projects are often developed through a coalition of stakeholders rather than a single entity working alone.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, nonprofits (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), small businesses, other for-profit organizations, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and federal agencies.
Where should the funded work be conducted?
The work should generally be conducted in Mexico.
Can any project activities take place in the United States?
Yes, but if any activities take place in the United States, the proposal must clearly show how that work directly contributes to building conservation capacity for biodiversity protection in Mexico. Otherwise, the activities (and proposal) will not be considered eligible.
How much funding is available in total?
The estimated total funding listed for this opportunity is $628,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expectation of about 20 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is cataloged under CFDA 15.641 (Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico).
Who must receive the proposal submission?
Proposals must be submitted to both USFWS and SEMARNAT.
What is the deadline to apply?
The stated annual deadline is October 1.
Where can applicants find application instructions?
The listing references an application instructions link for the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program for full instructions.
Who is the program contact for questions or access issues?
The listing provides a program contact: Melida Tajbakhsh.
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