F25AS00133 Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund - ASIA FY25 | F25AS00133

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The F25AS00133 Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund - ASIA FY25 opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), under its International Affairs program, aimed at supporting practical, on-the-ground conservation work that delivers clear, lasting benefits for Asian rhinoceros and tigers and the habitats they depend on. The program is rooted in the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 (16 U.S.C. 5301), which was passed in response to escalating threats such as poaching, illegal trade, habitat loss, and other pressures that have driven these species into steep decline. Through this fund, USFWS invests in projects that are designed not just for short-term gains, but for durable, long-term conservation outcomes that strengthen populations, improve habitat security, and reduce the drivers of decline across the region.

The grant focuses on a wide range of eligible project types, as long as they contribute meaningfully to rhino and tiger conservation in Asia. Priority activities include strengthening and supporting protected areas and restoring or improving habitat where rhinos and tigers live; improving protections that prevent illegal killing and disrupt illegal trade in live animals as well as parts and products; and supporting community-centered conservation that integrates biodiversity protection with land-use planning and sustainable livelihood alternatives. The notice also emphasizes reducing human-wildlife conflict by addressing root causes, reducing negative human impacts on habitats, and implementing practical solutions that help people and wildlife coexist. In addition, it encourages applied research that directly informs management decisions, including population surveys, monitoring, and habitat assessments, as well as efforts that support enforcement of CITES and other relevant treaties and laws governing take, trade, and habitat use. Demand reduction work in consumer countries is explicitly included, recognizing that trafficking is sustained by markets and buyer behavior, and the program also allows for reintroduction of Asian rhinoceros into areas within their historical range where conditions are suitable. Finally, the fund supports cross-border and international cooperation, reflecting the reality that tiger and rhino conservation often requires coordinated action across political boundaries.

From an administrative standpoint, this is a grant opportunity (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) in the Natural Resources activity category, listed under CFDA number 15.619. The agency is the Fish and Wildlife Service, and the opportunity number and title are F25AS00133 Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund - ASIA FY25. The application deadline is February 27, 2025, and the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000. Eligibility is broad and includes individuals, non-profit and non-governmental organizations, and public or private institutions of higher education, which signals an openness to partnerships that combine field implementation, community engagement, technical expertise, and research capacity. Overall, the opportunity is designed for applicants who can demonstrate credible methods, strong local or regional collaboration, and measurable conservation results that will persist beyond the life of the grant.

• The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "F25AS00133 Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund - ASIA FY25" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.619.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-12-10.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-02-27. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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