F24AS00433 Central Africa Regional Program Bushmeat Notice of Funding Opportunity
ID: 356337Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fish and Wildlife Service (DOI-FWS)

Award Range

$400K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is offering a grant opportunity titled "F24AS00433 Central Africa Regional Program Bushmeat Notice of Funding Opportunity" aimed at addressing the unsustainable urban trade of protected species in Central Africa. This initiative seeks to develop the capacity of conservation managers and support strategic projects that yield measurable conservation results for priority species and their habitats. The program is critical for combating the illegal commercialization and trafficking of bushmeat, which poses a significant threat to wildlife populations in the region. Interested applicants, including U.S. and foreign non-profits, community organizations, and educational institutions, can apply for funding ranging from $400,000 to $2,000,000, with applications due by November 18, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Lisa Korte at wwb_africa@fws.gov.

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