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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWB Amphbians in Decline FY 2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2011 and posted on Apr 1, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments.
- International governments, non profits/non governmental organizations, public/private institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The WWB Amphibians in Decline FY 2011 grant opportunity, offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under its Wildlife Without Borders (WWB) program, is designed to support conservation work focused on amphibians that are experiencing rapid and severe global declines. The program targets projects that directly address the major threats facing frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians, with an emphasis on species at an especially high risk of extinction in the near term. The central conservation priority is species that meet the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List criteria for "Critically Endangered" or "Endangered," reflecting the program's focus on urgent, high-stakes interventions.
The opportunity also allows proposals involving species listed as "Data Deficient" on the IUCN Red List, as long as the applicant can provide credible information indicating that the species faces similarly urgent conservation risks and that immediate action is warranted. In addition, species categorized as "Extinct in the Wild" are eligible when the proposed project includes a reintroduction attempt, meaning the program is open not only to preventing extinctions but also to carefully planned efforts aimed at restoring species to natural habitats when appropriate.
Funding is offered as discretionary support through grants and cooperative agreements, and the program anticipated making around 10 awards. Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $25,000 (award ceiling), and cost sharing or matching was required, so applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources to complement the federal funding. The funding activity aligns with environment and natural resources work (also tagged under community development), indicating the program's intent to support practical conservation outcomes that can benefit ecosystems and communities.
Eligibility was broad and included a mix of U.S. and international partners. Eligible applicants included international governments, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and domestic governmental entities such as county governments and city or township governments. Nonprofits were eligible if they held 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and both public/state-controlled and private colleges and universities could apply. This structure reflects the reality that amphibian conservation often requires cross-border collaboration among agencies, universities, local governments, and field-based conservation organizations.
Key dates for the FY 2011 cycle show the announcement was posted on April 1, 2011 (created March 31, 2011), with an application deadline of May 1, 2011, and an archive date of May 31, 2011. The funding opportunity number was FWS-DIC-WWB-AD. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically or needed assistance, the listed contact was Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, reachable by phone at 703-358-2634, with reference to the WWB AD Program mailbox for program correspondence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - WWB Amphibians in Decline (FY 2011)
What is the WWB Amphibians in Decline FY 2011 grant opportunity?
The WWB Amphibians in Decline FY 2011 opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) funding program under Wildlife Without Borders (WWB). It supports conservation work focused on amphibians experiencing rapid and severe global declines, with an emphasis on projects that address major threats affecting frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians.
What is the main goal or conservation priority of this program?
The central priority is urgent conservation action for amphibian species at especially high risk of extinction in the near term. The program prioritizes species that meet the IUCN Red List criteria for "Critically Endangered" or "Endangered."
Which amphibians are considered eligible targets for projects?
The opportunity is focused on amphibians, specifically mentioning frogs, toads, salamanders, newts, and caecilians, particularly those facing severe declines and major threats.
Does the program only support projects for IUCN "Critically Endangered" or "Endangered" species?
No. While the program emphasizes IUCN "Critically Endangered" and "Endangered" species, it also allows proposals involving "Data Deficient" species if credible information is provided showing the species faces similarly urgent risks and that immediate action is justified.
Are IUCN "Data Deficient" species eligible?
Yes. Species listed as "Data Deficient" on the IUCN Red List may be included if the applicant can provide credible information indicating urgent conservation risks and a need for immediate action.
Are species listed as "Extinct in the Wild" eligible?
Yes. Species categorized as "Extinct in the Wild" are eligible when the project includes a reintroduction attempt. This allows the program to support carefully planned efforts aimed at restoring species to natural habitats where appropriate.
What types of funding instruments are used (grants vs. cooperative agreements)?
Funding is offered as discretionary support through grants and cooperative agreements.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The program anticipated making around 10 awards for the FY 2011 cycle.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $10,000 (award floor) to $25,000 (award ceiling).
Is there a required match or cost share?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources to complement the federal funding.
What subject areas does this funding fall under?
The funding activity aligns with environment and natural resources work and is also tagged under community development, reflecting an intent to support practical conservation outcomes that can benefit ecosystems and communities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and international partners. Eligible applicants include international governments, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, and domestic governmental entities such as county governments and city or township governments.
Can a nonprofit organization apply?
Yes. Nonprofits were eligible if they held 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
Can universities and colleges apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education could apply.
Can local governments apply (cities, counties, townships)?
Yes. Domestic governmental entities such as county governments and city or township governments were listed as eligible applicants.
Are international governments eligible to apply?
Yes. International governments were included among eligible applicants, reflecting the cross-border nature of many amphibian conservation needs.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is FWS-DIC-WWB-AD.
When was the FY 2011 announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on April 1, 2011, and it was created on March 31, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline for the FY 2011 cycle was May 1, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 31, 2011.
Who can applicants contact for help or if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the announcement electronically or needed assistance were directed to contact Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, by phone at 703-358-2634, and to reference the WWB AD Program mailbox for program correspondence.
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