Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00055
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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWB African Elephant Conservation Fund FY12" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.620 African Elephant Conservation Fund.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 10, 2012 and posted on Feb 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2012 There is the possibility of exceptions in deadline dates due to emergency situations.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 27 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.
- Eligible Applicants Any government agency responsible for the conservation and protection of African elephant or any other organization, multinational secretariat, or individual with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation may submit proposals to this Fund. U.S. nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations must submit documentary evidence of their Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Ineligible Activities The Division of International Conservation will not fund the purchase of firearms or ammunitions buying intelligence information or paying informants gathering information by persons who conceal their true identity law enforcement operations that, to arrest suspects, prompt them to carry out illegal activities (entrapment) any activity that would circumvent sanctions, laws or regulations of either the U.S. or the country of proposed activity material support or resources to individuals, entities, or organizations of countries that the U.S. Department of State has identified as state sponsors of terrorism. These countries are Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria. (Exceptions may be allowed with clearance from U.S. Department of State)
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Opportunity Summary:
The WWB African Elephant Conservation Fund FY12 (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00055) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.620, the African Elephant Conservation Fund. It is rooted in the African Elephant Conservation Act passed by Congress in 1988 after major declines in African elephant populations, and its purpose is to provide financial assistance for practical, sustainable conservation work that contributes to the long-term protection and management of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) across their range. The program is looking for proposals that lead to durable conservation outcomes, particularly where elephants are under pressure from poaching, habitat loss, weak enforcement capacity, and escalating conflict with people.
Projects supported by this fund are broad but clearly focused on on-the-ground conservation priorities. Competitive proposals may address improved protection for at-risk elephant populations, reducing human-elephant conflict, and conserving or managing habitat that is important to elephant survival and movement. The opportunity also emphasizes strengthening protected area and reserve management in key elephant range, building local capacity to plan and implement conservation programs, and supporting transfrontier conservation where elephants cross national boundaries and require coordinated management. On the enforcement side, the fund can support efforts that improve wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills aimed at combating illegal take and trade, as well as initiatives that increase compliance with treaties and laws that regulate elephant take, trade, and habitat use. The program also welcomes conservation education and community outreach, applied research such as population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and the development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans. While work is expected to occur within the African elephant range, activities outside that range can be considered if the applicant clearly demonstrates a strong and direct relevance to African elephant conservation.
Eligibility is intentionally open. Any government agency responsible for conserving and protecting African elephants, as well as other organizations, multinational secretariats, or individuals with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation, may submit proposals. U.S. nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations must provide documentation of 501(c)(3) status. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity, which can lower barriers for applicants who have strong project concepts but limited ability to provide matching funds.
The total estimated funding available for FY12 is about $1.6 million, with an expectation of roughly 27 awards. The notice lists both an award floor and ceiling as $0, which typically signals that award sizes may vary based on project needs, merit, and available funds rather than being constrained by a stated minimum or maximum in the summary. The application window opened with a posted date of February 8, 2012 (creation date February 10, 2012), and the closing date was April 1, 2012, with a note that exceptions could be made in emergency situations. The opportunity was archived on April 7, 2012.
The announcement also lists clear restrictions on what the Division of International Conservation will not fund. Ineligible activities include purchasing firearms or ammunition; buying intelligence information or paying informants; gathering information through concealment of true identity; law enforcement approaches that amount to entrapment; any activity that would circumvent U.S. or host-country sanctions, laws, or regulations; and providing material support or resources to individuals or organizations in countries designated by the U.S. Department of State as state sponsors of terrorism (listed in the notice as Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria), though the notice indicates exceptions may be possible with State Department clearance.
For applicants who need help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Michelle Lewis at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (703-358-1763, michellelewis@fws.gov). The opportunity references an additional information link labeled "DIC AFE NOFA 2012," which would typically contain full proposal instructions, required formats, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WWB African Elephant Conservation Fund FY12 opportunity?
The WWB African Elephant Conservation Fund FY12 (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00055) is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under CFDA 15.620 (the African Elephant Conservation Fund).
What is the purpose of this fund?
The fund provides financial assistance for practical, sustainable conservation work that contributes to the long-term protection and management of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) across their range, particularly where elephants face pressures such as poaching, habitat loss, weak enforcement capacity, and escalating conflict with people.
What law is this program based on?
This program is rooted in the African Elephant Conservation Act, passed by Congress in 1988 in response to major declines in African elephant populations.
What types of projects are considered competitive or aligned with the program priorities?
Competitive proposals are expected to lead to durable conservation outcomes and may include work focused on:
- Improving protection for at-risk elephant populations
- Reducing human-elephant conflict
- Conserving or managing habitat important for elephant survival and movement
- Strengthening protected area and reserve management in key elephant range
- Building local capacity to plan and implement conservation programs
- Supporting transfrontier conservation where elephants cross national boundaries
- Improving wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills to combat illegal take and trade
- Increasing compliance with treaties and laws regulating elephant take, trade, and habitat use
- Conservation education and community outreach
- Applied research (for example, population and habitat surveys and monitoring)
- Development and implementation of elephant conservation management plans
Does the fund support law enforcement-related conservation work?
Yes. The fund can support efforts to improve wildlife inspection, law enforcement techniques, and forensic skills aimed at combating illegal take and trade, as well as initiatives that increase compliance with relevant treaties and laws.
Does the fund support education and community outreach?
Yes. Conservation education and community outreach are specifically listed as welcomed activities.
Does the fund support research and monitoring?
Yes. Applied research is included as an eligible focus area, including population and habitat surveys, monitoring, and related work that supports conservation outcomes.
Where are projects expected to take place?
Work is expected to occur within the African elephant range. Activities outside that range may be considered if the applicant clearly demonstrates a strong and direct relevance to African elephant conservation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is intentionally open. Applicants may include:
- Any government agency responsible for conserving and protecting African elephants
- Other organizations
- Multinational secretariats
- Individuals with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation
Do U.S. nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations need to provide documentation?
Yes. U.S. nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations must provide documentation of 501(c)(3) status.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available for FY12 is about $1.6 million.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity expected to make roughly 27 awards.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The notice lists both an award floor and an award ceiling as $0. This typically indicates award sizes may vary based on project needs, merit, and available funds rather than being constrained by a stated minimum or maximum in the summary.
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity supports discretionary grants and cooperative agreements.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.620, African Elephant Conservation Fund.
When did the application period open and close?
The posted date was February 8, 2012 (creation date February 10, 2012). The closing date was April 1, 2012, with a note that exceptions could be made in emergency situations.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 7, 2012.
What activities will not be funded (ineligible activities)?
The Division of International Conservation listed several restrictions. Ineligible activities include:
- Purchasing firearms or ammunition
- Buying intelligence information or paying informants
- Gathering information through concealment of true identity
- Law enforcement approaches that amount to entrapment
- Any activity that would circumvent U.S. or host-country sanctions, laws, or regulations
- Providing material support or resources to individuals or organizations in countries designated by the U.S. Department of State as state sponsors of terrorism (listed in the notice as Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria), though exceptions may be possible with State Department clearance
Can projects include activities in countries designated as state sponsors of terrorism?
The notice states the program will not fund providing material support or resources to individuals or organizations in countries designated by the U.S. Department of State as state sponsors of terrorism (listed as Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria). The notice also indicates exceptions may be possible with State Department clearance.
Who do applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Michelle Lewis at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 703-358-1763, email michellelewis@fws.gov.
Where would applicants typically find full instructions and requirements?
The opportunity references an additional information link labeled "DIC AFE NOFA 2012," which would typically contain full proposal instructions, required formats, evaluation criteria, and compliance requirements.
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