CFDA 15.629: Great Ape Conservation Fund - Africa

Objectives

To provide financial assistance for projects for the effective long-term conservation of great apes and their habitats. This program supports projects that focus on one or more of the following areas: applied research on ape populations and their habitats, including surveys and monitoring; development and execution of ape conservation management plans; compliance with applicable treaties and laws that prohibit or regulate the taking or trade of ape or regulate the use and management of ape habitat; conservation education and community outreach; enhanced protection of at-risk ape populations; efforts to decrease human-ape conflicts; habitat conservation and management; protected area/reserve management in important ape range; strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs; transfrontier ape conservation; and wildlife inspection, law enforcement, and forensics skills.

Eligible applicants

Applications may be submitted by any government agency responsible for conservation and protection of apes and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in ape conservation.

Financial assistance range

Variable amounts. Generally $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested.

Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.