African Elephant Conservation Fund - Wildlife Without Borders
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.620 -- African Elephant Conservation Fund
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
In 1988, Congress passed the African Elephant Conservation Act in response to the alarming decline of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) populations. The Act provides for the establishment of the 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.
CFDA Number: 15.620
African Elephant Conservation Act (16 U.S.C.4212)
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Cheryl Leonard 703-358-1725
Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov
Cheryl_Leonard@fws.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 20_-_Assistance_Award_Guidance_REVISED.docx | Assistance Award Guidance | Dec 14, 2017 05:34 PM UTC |
| NOFO_AFE18.docx | African Elephant NOFO Announcement | Dec 14, 2017 05:28 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: February 14, 2018
Award
$3,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$30,000
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00055
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Environment
Community development
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 14, 2017
Archive date:
February 14, 2018
