OpportunityTitle: Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund - Africa
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants can be individuals; multi-national secretariats; foreign national and local government agencies; non-profit non-governmental organizations; for-profit organizations; public and private institutions of higher education; U.S. territorial governments; and Tribes and Tribal organizations.
Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s mission is to work with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. The International Affairs Program delivers on this mission through its financial assistance programs by supporting strategic projects that deliver measurable conservation results for priority species and their habitats around the world. In response to the decline of rhinoceros populations in Africa and Asia, the U.S. Government enacted the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act in 1994. The Act provides for the conservation and protection of rhinoceros by supporting conservation programs in countries within their ranges and the projects of persons and organizations with demonstrated expertise in rhinoceros conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) works closely with national governments, U.S. agencies, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to rhinoceros conservation in Africa and Asia. This funding opportunity aligns with the Service mission. Funding Opportunity The Service is soliciting proposals for the following subject area: Site-Based Conservation of Key 1, Key 2, and Other Populations that are Important to the Survival of Critically Endangered Species of Rhinoceros Description: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service&#8217;s African Rhinoceros conservation program prioritizes projects involving direct site-based conservation actions for Key 1, Key 2, and other populations that are important to the survival of critically endangered species of rhinoceros. Funding decisions will consider the significance of the particular population to the survival of the species. Proposed project work should occur within rhinoceros range, or if work is to be conducted outside of the range, the proposal should show clear relevance to rhinoceros field conservation actions. Proposals must identify immediate threats to rhinoceros survival and support direct conservation activities to eliminate or reduce those threats. Biological management of rhinoceros populations should be considered. Proposed projects should demonstrate how they address regional and/or national rhinoceros management plans. This funding opportunity solicits multi-year awards for organizations supporting field conservation at one or more sites of Key 1, Key 2 and important populations. This funding priority will solicit multiple, three- to five-year awards with a range of $50,000 to $100,000 USD/per year for each site. If an organization plans to submit for multiple sites, they are encouraged to include them in one proposal.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: africanrhino@fws.gov
GrantorContactText: Nancy Gelman&lt;br/&gt;africanrhino@fws.gov
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET. Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted. A confirmation email containing an assigned application number will be sent to applicants upon submission. If you do not receive this email within five days of the opportunity closing date, contact africanrhino@fws.gov.