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WHEN TO SUBMIT
October 15 and April 15 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 Latin
America and the Caribbean, or, if work is to be conducted outside of
the range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to conservation.
Applied research projects should address specific management needs and
actions.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Applicants must read the complete Notice of Funding Availability, which
contains complete application instructions. The basic steps to completing
an application are outlined below.
Notice of Funding Availability and Application
Instructions (NOFA)
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
- 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.
PROPOSALS FROM U.S. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO INCLUDE:
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 WWB_LAC@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 Here http://www.fws.gov/forms/3-2338.pdf
PROPOSALS FROM U.S. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO INCLUDE:
Failure to provide complete information, as outlined above, may
cause delays, postponement or rejection of a grant application.
QUESTIONS
Email WWB_LAC@fws.gov
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