The Department of Environment is offering the Marine Turtle Conservation Fund to support a variety of activities aimed at conservation efforts for marine turtles. This grant focuses on funding academic and technical training, research, conservation education, habitat protection, and international collaboration projects. Preference is given to proposals under $50,000 to support a diverse range of initiatives. Applications are open until April 01, 2009, allowing organizations to contribute to the conservation and management of marine turtle populations and their habitats.
Opportunity ID: 42850
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles by supporting the following activities: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging habitat; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected areas/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating closing date to reflect second annual deadline | Jan 26, 2009 | |
| Correcting the URL to reflect recent changes to the program website | Jan 26, 2009 | |
| Correcting a typo in the Funding Opportunity Description. | Sep 30, 2008 | |
| Sep 24, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 15, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles by supporting the following activities: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging habitat; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected areas/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles by supporting the following activities: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging habitat; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected areas/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund – How to Apply |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of marine turtles by supporting the following activities: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging habitat; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected areas/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | MTCF09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Wildlife Conservation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.645 — Marine Turtle Conservation Fund |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applications may be submitted by any government agencies responsible for marine turtle conservation and protection and any other organization with demonstrated experience in marine turtle conservation. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The purpose of this competitive grants program is to assist in the conservation of great apes by supporting the following activities: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitat including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging habitat; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected areas/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening of local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensic skills through training and equipment. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Marine Turtle Conservation Fund Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Earl Possardt
Email:MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Earl Possardt Email: MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.645 | PKG00008360 | Sep 15, 2008 | Apr 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42850 SF424-2.0.pdf
42850 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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