HOW TO APPLY
WHEN TO SUBMIT
November 1 and April 1 of each year
WHO CAN APPLY
- Government agencies
- Non-profit organizations
- Educational institutions
- Individuals
- Private sector entities
Applicants must submit a proposed project where work occurs within the range of the African Elephants, or, if work is to be conducted outside of the range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to African Elephant conservation. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions.
STEPS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT:
- Read the Assistance Award
Guidelines.
- Obtain a DUNS number. Applicants without a DUNS number need to go to Dun and Bradstreet website to request one.
- Develop a Project Narrative – The project narrative consists of goals, activities, benefits, monitoring and organization overview. You can find more detailed information in Section IV - Part C of the Notice of Funding Availability. The narrative must include a Project Timeline (click to see an example)
- Develop a Project Budget – Budgets should include funded equipment, indirect costs and program income. You can find more information in Section IV - Part C of the NOFA. An example can be found here at Budget Example
- Obtain a government endorsement letter from the agency responsible for the area or species your project protects.
HOW TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION:
Applicants should make every effort to consolidate all required elements of their proposal into one file that can be submitted electronically to MSCF_AfricanElephant@fws.gov
All PDF files should be unlocked and not password protected. If you send multiple messages due to file size restriction, clearly identify your proposal and assign a number incrementally as compared to the total number of messages you will send (Example: 3 out of 4) in the subject line of each message.
*Please do not submit additional support materials such as reports, newsletters, DVDs, t-shirts, etc. without prior approval.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Signed Grant Application Cover Page (must be signed by Authorized Representative) download Cover Sheet
- Project Summary (1 page)
- Project Narrative
- Timetable (example)
- Budget Table (example)
- Budget Justification
- Curricula vitae (1-2 pages) for key personnel
- Letter of Governmental Endorsement
- Map
PROPOSALS FROM U.S. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO INCLUDE:
- A complete, signed SF 424-Application for Federal Assistance
- A complete SF 424b-Assurances
- Documentary evidence of Section 501(c)(3) non-profit status, if applicable
- A copy of your organization's Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, if applicable
Failure to provide complete information, as outlined above, may cause delays, postponement or rejection of a grant application.
WHERE
Priority will be given to projects that enhance conservation of Elephants within their natural range.
WHY
In 1988 Congress passed the African Elephant Conservation Act in response to the alarming decline. The Act provides for the establishment of an African Elephant Conservation Fund to provide financial assistance to support projects that will enhance sustainable conservation programs to ensure effective, long-term conservation of African Elephants.
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