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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 Oct 6, 2010 and posted on Oct 6, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 20, 2010 Please note The normal submission deadline is Oct 1 of each year. Due to an administrative error, the deadline has been extended to Oct 20, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 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 50 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico (Funding Opportunity Number WWBMX11) is a competitive grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that focuses on strengthening Mexico's ability to conserve biodiversity over the long term. The central purpose is capacity building, meaning the program is designed to invest in people, skills, and institutions rather than funding one-off field projects alone. Its stated goal is to build human and institutional capacity for biodiversity conservation and management in Mexico, primarily by supporting training efforts tied directly to Mexican nature reserves and other priority biodiversity areas recognized by the Government of Mexico.
Projects that fit best are those that deliver practical training in biodiversity conservation or natural resource management and that are clearly connected to on-the-ground conservation settings. The program is particularly interested in training associated with federal, state, or local nature reserves in Mexico, as well as areas that are in the process of obtaining protected status. It also welcomes work in other priority biodiversity areas formally designated by the Mexican government. In practice, a strong proposal would likely show how training will improve the ability of reserve managers, local conservation practitioners, community partners, or relevant institutions to plan, monitor, and manage species and habitats more effectively, and how those skills will remain in place after the grant ends.
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding and can be awarded as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, under an environment and natural resources funding activity focus (with an emphasis on wildlife conservation). The total estimated funding available for the opportunity is $600,000, with individual awards expected to range from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. The listing notes an expected 50 awards, which signals that the program is structured to support many smaller, targeted capacity-building efforts rather than a handful of large projects. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for organizations that may not have substantial non-federal funds available.
Eligibility is broad and includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education). This eligibility mix suggests the program is open to proposals from universities, conservation NGOs, and government entities that can credibly design and deliver training tied to priority conservation areas in Mexico.
Key dates for this specific posting show it was posted on October 6, 2010, with a closing date of October 20, 2010. The announcement notes that the normal submission deadline is October 1 each year, and that the October 20, 2010 deadline was an extension due to an administrative error. The opportunity was archived on October 21, 2010, indicating that this particular solicitation is no longer open, though the note about an annual October 1 deadline implies the program historically operated on a recurring cycle.
Applicants who needed assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Delissa Padilla, International Affairs Specialist, at 703-358-2427 or via email at WWBMexico@fws.gov, and an additional information link was provided for program application instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico (WWBMX11)
What is Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico (Funding Opportunity Number WWBMX11)?
Wildlife Without Borders - Mexico (WWBMX11) is a competitive discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It supports efforts that strengthen Mexico's long-term ability to conserve biodiversity, with an emphasis on building capacity rather than only funding one-time field activities.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is capacity building. The program is designed to invest in people, skills, and institutions so that biodiversity conservation and management capacity in Mexico improves and remains in place after the grant ends.
What types of projects are a strong fit for this program?
The best fit is projects that deliver practical training in biodiversity conservation or natural resource management and clearly connect that training to on-the-ground conservation settings in Mexico.
Is this program focused on fieldwork projects or training and institutional strengthening?
The program is primarily focused on training and capacity building (people, skills, and institutions). While projects may be connected to field settings, the emphasis is on building lasting conservation and management capability rather than funding one-off field projects alone.
What conservation areas should the training be tied to?
The program is particularly interested in training associated with federal, state, or local nature reserves in Mexico, areas in the process of obtaining protected status, and other priority biodiversity areas formally designated by the Government of Mexico.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the training activities?
Strong proposals are expected to show how training improves the ability of reserve managers, local conservation practitioners, community partners, or relevant institutions to plan, monitor, and manage species and habitats more effectively.
What outcomes does the program want to see from funded projects?
Projects should demonstrate how training will result in improved planning, monitoring, and management for species and habitats in Mexico, and how those skills and capacity will remain after the grant period ends.
What kind of funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Awards under this opportunity may be made as either a grant or a cooperative agreement.
What is the program's funding category and subject area?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under an environment and natural resources funding activity focus, with an emphasis on wildlife conservation.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available is $600,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $50,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The listing notes an expected 50 awards, indicating the program is structured to support many smaller, targeted capacity-building efforts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education).
Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. The opportunity includes nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are government entities eligible to apply?
Yes. State governments, county governments, and city or township governments are all listed as eligible.
When was this specific opportunity posted and when did it close?
This posting was listed as posted on October 6, 2010, with a closing date of October 20, 2010.
Is the WWBMX11 opportunity currently open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 21, 2010, which indicates this specific solicitation is no longer open.
Why was the 2010 deadline October 20 instead of the normal deadline?
The announcement notes that the normal submission deadline is October 1 each year, and that the October 20, 2010 deadline was an extension due to an administrative error.
Does the program appear to run on a recurring schedule?
The announcement notes a normal submission deadline of October 1 each year, which implies the program historically operated on an annual cycle, even though this specific 2010 posting is archived.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Delissa Padilla, International Affairs Specialist, at 703-358-2427 or by email at WWBMexico@fws.gov.
Where could applicants find program application instructions?
The opportunity referenced an additional information link for program application instructions.
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