Marine Turtle Conservation Fund

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	Federal Grant Title:	Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
	CFDA Number:	15.645
	CFDA Description:	Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
	Federal Agency Name:	Fish and Wildlife Service
	Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources Other
	Category Explanation:	Wildlife Conservation
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	MTCF08
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
	Posted Date:	Sep 19, 2007
	Creation Date:	Sep 19, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 01, 2008 This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is October 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning April/May to submit proposals on or before the October 1 deadline. The second deadline is April 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning September/October to submit proposals on or before the April 1 deadline.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Apr 01, 2008 This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is October 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning April/May to submit proposals on or before the October 1 deadline. The second deadline is April 1 each year. We strongly encourage applicants with nesting season projects beginning September/October to submit proposals on or before the April 1 deadline.
	Archive Date:	May 01, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	20
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$650,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$1,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses - Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Grant Description: The Marine Turtle Conservation Fund supports projects that promote the conservation of marine turtles by focusing on: Academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; Applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitats, including surveys and monitoring; Conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging populations; 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 area/reserve management of important nesting beaches; Strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and Strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensics skills through training and equipment. Applicant organizations should be conducting project work directly on populations occurring outside the United States, or the results of research should have direct bearing on and benefits for marine turtle populations outside the United States. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.fws.gov/international/animals/marineturtleprogram.htm
Grant Announcement Contact: Earl Possardt

Marine Turtle Conservation Program [MSCF_MarineTurtle@fws.gov]
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