Opportunity Information: Apply for F13AS00298
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWB Africa Chinko Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.651 Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2013 and posted on Aug 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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:
The WWB Africa Chinko Project (Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00298) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant notice issued under the Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program (CFDA 15.651) in the environment category. It was posted on August 6, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2013, and it was later archived on September 14, 2013. The notice lists one expected award with total funding of $100,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at exactly $100,000, indicating a single, fixed-size grant.
A key point of this announcement is that it is not a competitive funding opportunity and does not include an application process. Instead, it serves as a formal Notice of Intent to meet internal Department of the Interior policy requirements (referenced as 505 DM 2). The Division of International Conservation stated its intent to enter directly into an agreement with the Chinko Project, meaning the award was effectively pre-identified rather than open for solicitation and selection through a standard grant competition. Although the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the database entry, the narrative makes clear that the agency planned to make this award through a direct agreement rather than accept applications from other entities.
The purpose of the project is to establish and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts in the Chinko Project area, a large landscape covering about 17,000 square kilometers of wooded savanna and forest in the southeastern Central African Republic. The planned work focuses on building on-the-ground protection capacity and improving local buy-in for conservation in a region where wildlife faces significant pressure.
The main activities described fall into two core tracks. First, the project aims to train, equip, and support at least six teams of private sector anti-poaching rangers. This implies funding would be used for practical field readiness such as ranger training, basic equipment and supplies, and operational support needed to conduct patrols and deter illegal hunting and trafficking. Second, the project includes participatory workshops and informational sessions with seasonal livestock herders and local community members. These engagements are intended to reduce conflict, improve understanding of conservation goals, and build longer-term support among groups whose livelihoods and movements overlap with wildlife habitat, laying groundwork for future conservation efforts in the area.
For anyone needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed agency contact was Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Phone: 703-358-2637; Email: corrie.mauldin@fws.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - WWB Africa Chinko Project (F13AS00298)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "WWB Africa Chinko Project" and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number F13AS00298.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
This notice was issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
What program is this notice issued under?
The notice was issued under the Wildlife Without Borders Africa Program, with CFDA number 15.651.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed in the environment category.
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a competitive funding opportunity and does not include an application process.
Does this opportunity include an application process or submission requirements?
No. The notice does not include an application process. It functions as a formal Notice of Intent rather than a solicitation inviting proposals.
If eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," does that mean anyone can apply?
Even though the eligibility field is listed as "unrestricted" in the database entry, the narrative indicates the agency intended to enter directly into an agreement with the Chinko Project and was not soliciting applications from other entities.
Why was this notice posted if there is no competition?
The announcement serves as a formal Notice of Intent to meet internal Department of the Interior policy requirements, referenced as 505 DM 2.
Who is the intended award recipient?
The Division of International Conservation stated its intent to enter directly into an agreement with the Chinko Project, meaning the award was effectively pre-identified in the notice.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
The notice lists one expected award.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding amount listed is $100,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling are exactly $100,000, indicating a single, fixed-size grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on August 6, 2013.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is August 15, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The opportunity was later archived on September 14, 2013.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused on the Chinko Project area in the southeastern Central African Republic.
How large is the Chinko Project landscape described in the notice?
The landscape is described as covering about 17,000 square kilometers of wooded savanna and forest.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to establish and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts in the Chinko Project area by building on-the-ground protection capacity and improving local buy-in for conservation.
What conservation challenges is the project intended to address?
The notice describes the region as one where wildlife faces significant pressure, and the project is intended to improve protection capacity and support for conservation.
What are the main activities funded or supported by this project?
The planned work is described in two main tracks: (1) training, equipping, and supporting at least six teams of private sector anti-poaching rangers; and (2) conducting participatory workshops and informational sessions with seasonal livestock herders and local community members.
How many ranger teams are expected to be supported?
The notice indicates the project aims to train, equip, and support at least six teams of private sector anti-poaching rangers.
What kinds of support are implied for the anti-poaching ranger teams?
The description implies practical field readiness support such as ranger training, basic equipment and supplies, and operational support needed to conduct patrols and deter illegal hunting and trafficking.
Who are the community engagement activities designed to reach?
The outreach activities are described as participatory workshops and informational sessions with seasonal livestock herders and local community members.
What is the goal of the workshops and informational sessions?
The sessions are intended to reduce conflict, improve understanding of conservation goals, and build longer-term support among groups whose livelihoods and movements overlap with wildlife habitat.
Is this project focused only on enforcement, or also on community engagement?
It includes both: strengthening on-the-ground protection capacity (anti-poaching ranger teams) and improving local buy-in through participatory community and herder engagement.
Who is the point of contact for questions or for accessing the full announcement?
The listed agency contact is Corrie Mauldin, International Affairs Specialist at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the agency contact be reached?
Phone: 703-358-2637
Email: corrie.mauldin@fws.gov
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