Opportunity Information: Apply for WWBLAC APPS 2011
Apply for WWBLAC APPS 2011
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the community development environment natural resources regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WWB LAC Call for Applications" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640 Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2011 and posted on Jan 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $950,000.00 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This announcement is exclusively available to selected applicants who submitted a pre proposal that were found meritorious and programmatically relevant. Full proposals are due on June 15th, 2011.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WWB LAC Call for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program. Its core purpose is to fund projects that strengthen the long-term capacity of institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean to manage and conserve wildlife species, habitats, and the ecological processes that sustain them. The program frames conservation as fundamentally people-centered: strong science matters, but many conservation threats are driven by social, political, and economic realities such as poverty, population growth, and weak or poorly implemented policies. Because of that, the opportunity emphasizes practical approaches for involving local communities and building lasting public support for conservation, rather than relying on superficial outreach that may not change behavior.
A major theme in this call is "building conservation constituencies," meaning the development of engaged communities, stakeholders, and institutions that actively support conservation goals over time. The program notes that conservation groups often work in isolation and may fail to use proven tools or share lessons learned, leading to inefficiencies and weaker results. Applicants are encouraged to propose approaches that go beyond basic awareness campaigns (for example, assuming that a poster or simple information-sharing will automatically shift behaviors). Instead, the program is interested in strategies that credibly influence attitudes and behaviors, strengthen human connections to nature, and address the real-world conditions that shape how people interact with wildlife and natural resources.
This solicitation sits within WWB LAC's 2011 to 2016 strategic plan, which highlights three priority areas. First, it seeks to build the capacity of future conservation leaders through innovative training programs, suggesting support for structured learning, leadership development, and skill-building that can carry conservation outcomes forward. Second, it aims to foster networks that support learning and collaboration across sites, implying interest in partnerships, communities of practice, and mechanisms that allow organizations to exchange methods and scale effective ideas. Third, it prioritizes creating a conservation ethic while changing attitudes and behaviors, which points toward interventions grounded in social science, education, community engagement, and culturally relevant communication that demonstrably improves conservation outcomes.
The call specifically invites applicants to grapple with several practical questions about what actually works when trying to reach people and build support for conservation. Examples include identifying the most effective methods for influencing target audiences and changing behavior, understanding whether and how emotional connections to nature translate into better conservation attitudes and actions, and evaluating the role of technology in constituency-building. The program highlights a tension that many projects face: using technology and modern communication tools while still encouraging people to spend time outdoors and develop direct experiences with nature. Another emphasis is scale, especially how locally developed conservation ethics and successful community approaches can be expanded or translated into broader regional or national policy and institutional practices.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning awardees should expect a more collaborative relationship with the agency than a standard grant, often involving coordination, shared input, or ongoing engagement during implementation. The funding activity categories include community development, environment, natural resources, and regional development, reinforcing that the program expects integrated projects that connect conservation outcomes with human and institutional systems. The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $950,000, with an anticipated 20 awards. Individual awards range from a floor of $1,500 to a ceiling of $50,000, indicating that both smaller targeted projects and more robust multi-part initiatives could fit, as long as they align strongly with program priorities and show a credible path to impact.
Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan for contributing non-federal resources (cash, in-kind support, or other allowable match depending on the program rules). Eligibility is restricted: the announcement is only open to selected applicants who previously submitted pre-proposals that were judged meritorious and programmatically relevant. In other words, this is not an open call to the general public; it is a second-stage solicitation for invited applicants. Full proposals were due June 15, 2011. The opportunity was posted January 19, 2011, originally closed March 1, 2011, and then extended to the June 15, 2011 deadline, with an archive date of July 15, 2011. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.640 (Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and the Caribbean).
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed agency contact is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, at 703-358-2634, with reference to the LAC Program mailbox.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): WWB LAC Call for Applications (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
What is the WWB LAC Call for Applications?
The WWB LAC Call for Applications is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Wildlife Without Borders (WWB) Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Program. It supports projects designed to strengthen long-term institutional capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean to manage and conserve wildlife, habitats, and the ecological processes that sustain them.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund projects that build durable conservation capacity, especially by strengthening institutions and building lasting public and community support for conservation. The program emphasizes practical approaches that lead to real changes in attitudes and behaviors, not just short-term awareness.
What does the program mean by "people-centered" conservation?
The program frames conservation as people-centered because many threats to wildlife are driven by social, political, and economic realities (such as poverty, population growth, and weak or poorly implemented policies). Projects are expected to engage with these real-world conditions and involve local communities in meaningful ways.
What is meant by "building conservation constituencies"?
"Building conservation constituencies" refers to developing engaged communities, stakeholders, and institutions that actively support conservation goals over time. This includes building long-term buy-in and ongoing support, rather than one-time outreach or temporary engagement.
Does the program support simple awareness campaigns (posters, basic information sharing, etc.)?
The opportunity encourages applicants to go beyond basic awareness campaigns. It specifically cautions against assuming that posters or simple information-sharing will automatically change behavior. Instead, it prioritizes strategies that credibly influence attitudes and behaviors and strengthen human connections to nature.
What kinds of approaches does the program want to fund?
The program is interested in approaches that demonstrate a credible path to changing attitudes and behaviors, strengthening public support, and improving conservation outcomes. It also encourages applicants to share lessons learned and use proven tools rather than working in isolation.
What are the strategic priority areas for this call?
This solicitation sits within WWB LAC's 2011 to 2016 strategic plan and highlights three priority areas:
- Building capacity of future conservation leaders through innovative training, leadership development, and skill-building.
- Fostering networks that support learning and collaboration across sites (partnerships, communities of practice, and mechanisms to exchange methods and scale effective ideas).
- Creating a conservation ethic while changing attitudes and behaviors through interventions that demonstrably improve conservation outcomes.
What kinds of questions or themes does the call encourage applicants to address?
The call invites applicants to grapple with practical questions about what works in reaching people and building long-term support for conservation. Examples include:
- Which methods are most effective for influencing target audiences and changing behavior?
- Whether and how emotional connections to nature translate into better conservation attitudes and actions.
- The role of technology in constituency-building.
- How to balance modern communication tools with encouraging people to spend time outdoors and have direct experiences with nature.
- How successful local approaches can be scaled to broader regional or national policy and institutional practices.
Is technology encouraged in projects?
The program highlights the role of technology in constituency-building, while also emphasizing a common tension: using modern tools without replacing direct outdoor experiences that help people build connections to nature.
Does the program care about scaling successful approaches?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes scale, including how locally developed conservation ethics and community approaches can be expanded or translated into broader regional or national policy and institutional practices.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means awardees should expect a more collaborative relationship with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service than a standard grant, often involving coordination, shared input, or ongoing engagement during implementation.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity categories include community development, environment, natural resources, and regional development, reflecting an expectation that projects connect conservation outcomes with human and institutional systems.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the opportunity is $950,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement anticipates approximately 20 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards range from a floor of $1,500 to a ceiling of $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, so applicants must plan to contribute non-federal resources (such as cash and/or in-kind support, as allowed under the program rules).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted. This announcement is only open to selected applicants who previously submitted pre-proposals that were judged meritorious and programmatically relevant. It is not an open call to the general public.
Is this a multi-stage application process?
Yes. The call described here is a second-stage solicitation for invited applicants, following an earlier pre-proposal step.
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted: January 19, 2011
- Original close date: March 1, 2011
- Extended full proposal deadline: June 15, 2011
- Archive date: July 15, 2011
When were full proposals due?
Full proposals were due June 15, 2011.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.640 (Wildlife Without Borders - Latin America and the Caribbean).
Who can I contact for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed agency contact is Derek Litchfield, International Affairs Specialist, at 703-358-2634, with reference to the LAC Program mailbox.
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