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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) regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (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 Aug 5, 2014 and posted on Aug 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 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: 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 Initiative can be individuals multi national secretariats, state and local government agencies non profit, non governmental organizations and public and private institutions of higher education. U.S. non profit, non governmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) non profit status.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (Mexico) grant opportunity, run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in partnership with Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), is a discretionary funding program designed to support projects that strengthen Mexico's capacity to conserve biodiversity. The central aim is capacity building for biodiversity conservation, which typically involves improving the ability of institutions, communities, and partner organizations to plan, implement, and sustain effective wildlife and habitat conservation efforts. The opportunity is part of the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico initiative (CFDA 15.641) and is framed within the broader environment and natural resources funding area, specifically emphasizing wildlife conservation.
Funding is provided through grants and/or cooperative agreements, meaning awards may be structured either as traditional grant support or as cooperative agreements where there is expected to be a higher level of involvement and collaboration with the federal agency during implementation. The program anticipated making around 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $500,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $10,000 (award floor) and $50,000 (award ceiling), which signals that the program is geared toward small to mid sized projects that can demonstrate clear conservation impact and tangible improvements in on-the-ground capacity within a relatively focused budget.
Eligibility for applicants was broad and described as unrestricted, with the opportunity open to a wide range of entities as long as they meet any clarifications contained in the full announcement. Eligible applicants included individuals, multinational secretariats, state and local government agencies, non profit and non governmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education. A key compliance detail is that U.S. based non profit, non governmental organizations were required to provide documentation proving their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, which is a common federal requirement to confirm legal nonprofit standing.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 5, 2014, with an original and final application deadline of October 1, 2014. The archive date was October 31, 2014, indicating the announcement was formally closed and archived shortly after the deadline. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers to participation and can be especially important for smaller organizations or partners that may not have access to matching funds.
For applicants needing support or unable to access the full announcement online, the listed program contact was Amanda Gonzales, Program Officer, reachable by phone at 703 358 2110 and by email at WWBMexico@fws.gov. This contact point suggests that prospective applicants could seek clarification on program priorities, application requirements, and submission issues, which is often important for ensuring proposals align with the stated objective of building Mexico's capacity for biodiversity conservation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (Mexico) grant opportunity?
The Wildlife Without Borders Western Hemisphere Program (Mexico) is a discretionary funding opportunity run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in partnership with Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT). It supports projects intended to strengthen Mexico's capacity to conserve biodiversity, with an emphasis on wildlife and habitat conservation.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The central aim is capacity building for biodiversity conservation in Mexico. This generally means improving how institutions, communities, and partner organizations plan, implement, and sustain effective wildlife and habitat conservation efforts.
Which initiative and program identifier is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is part of the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico initiative and is identified as CFDA 15.641.
What funding mechanism does the program use?
Funding may be awarded through grants and/or cooperative agreements. A cooperative agreement typically indicates a higher level of federal agency involvement and collaboration during project implementation than a traditional grant.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making around 20 awards.
What was the estimated total funding available under the program?
The estimated total program funding amount was $500,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (the award floor) to $50,000 (the award ceiling).
What size or type of projects does this funding range suggest?
The stated award range suggests the program is geared toward small to mid sized projects that can show clear conservation impact and tangible improvements in on-the-ground conservation capacity within a focused budget.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as broad and unrestricted, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. The opportunity was open to a wide range of entities, including individuals, multinational secretariats, state and local government agencies, non profit and non governmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education.
Were U.S.-based nonprofit applicants required to provide any specific documentation?
Yes. U.S. based non profit, non governmental organizations were required to provide documentation proving their 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was October 1, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 31, 2014, indicating the announcement was closed and archived shortly after the application deadline.
Who were the program partners running this opportunity?
The program was run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in partnership with Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT).
What is the main subject area or funding focus?
The opportunity falls under the environment and natural resources funding area, with a specific emphasis on wildlife conservation and biodiversity conservation capacity building in Mexico.
Who was the listed contact for questions or assistance?
The listed program contact was Amanda Gonzales, Program Officer.
How could applicants contact the program for support or questions?
Applicants could contact the program by phone at 703 358 2110 or by email at WWBMexico@fws.gov.
What kinds of help could the program contact provide?
Based on the listing, prospective applicants could use the contact to seek clarification on program priorities, application requirements, and submission issues, especially if they needed support or were unable to access the full announcement online.
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