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15.619:  Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation

Objectives:  To increase conservation of rhinoceros and tigers through strengthening habitat/ecosystem management; surveys and monitoring; conservation education; wildlife inspection, law enforcement and forensic skills; protected area/reserve management; sustainable development in buffer zones surrounding tiger/rhinoceros habitat; management of human behavior and livestock to decrease conflicts with tigers/rhinoceros; and the use of substitutes for tiger/rhinoceros products in oriental medicine. Projects which provide training to strengthen capabilities in these areas will receive priority.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

15.619 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Applicants may be any Federal, State and local government agencies, public or private organizations, non-governmental nonprofit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, or any other entity.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Any Federal, State or local government agencies, public or private organizations, non-governmental nonprofit organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, or any other entity.

Credentials/Documentation:  This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations; and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122.

15.619 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Submit requests for proposal packages that contain specific information on the requirements and format to the Chief, Office of International Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, ARLSQ 730, Arlington, VA 22203-1622 USA. Phone: (703) 358-1754; Fax: 703-358-2849; e-mail: fred_bagley@mail.fws.gov.

Award Procedure:  The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund proposal review committee established by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Office of International Affairs will select projects to be funded based on established criteria.

Deadlines:  Proposals may be submitted at any time. The Request For Proposals includes a target date for submission of proposals.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  A decision will be made on a proposal's approval or disapproval and the applicants notified of that decision within six months of its receipt by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  Project duration must be one year or less. Provision of funding for additional years will require that the applicant submit a follow-up proposal for the additional funding. The period of performance for a grant may be extended without provision of additional funds through mutual agreement of the beneficiary and the Service.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated for scope, significance to rhinoceros and tiger conservation, feasibility and cost effectiveness.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Projects generally strengthen habitat and ecosystem management, help create protected areas, assist local communities in buffer zones surrounding rhino and tiger habitat, and support monitoring and law enforcement activities. For example, a grant of $32,400 was awarded to the Asian Rhino Specialist Group to establish and operate three rhino protection units for one year in Way Kambas National Park, Sumatra, for the protection of the Sumatran rhino population of the park.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Variable amounts. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $20,000 or less but higher amounts may be requested.

15.619 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.620 African Elephant Conservation;
• 15.621 Asian Elephant Conservation.

15.619 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.619 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Project Grants.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $485,000; FY 00 est $677,100; and FY 00 est $970,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-5199-0-2-303.

Authorization:  Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, Public Law 103-391, 108 Stat. 4094 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., as amended by the Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act of 1998, Public Law 105-312, 112 Stat. 2956 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994, Public Law 103-391, 108 Stat. 4094 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq., as amended by the Rhino and Tiger Product Labeling Act of 1998, Public Law 105-312, 112 Stat. 2956 et seq., 16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.

15.619 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Not applicable.

Headquarters Office:  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Contact: Chief, Office of International Affairs, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, ARLSQ 730, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Phone: (703) 358-1754, fax (703) 358-2849. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.619 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  This program has no statutory formula. To the extent possible, grant funds are matched by non-federal funds.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Award funds must be spent during the approved budget period and in accordance with DOI/FWS financial and reporting procedures.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds may be used for approved rhinoceros and tiger conservation projects. Projects proposed should have the support of the local government(s) and have matching funds (cash) or in-kind support (salaries, equipment, etc.) provided by the organization receiving the grant or other partners.

15.619 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Progress and final reports are due in accordance with terms and conditions of the award.

Audits:  In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal Awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:  Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments." Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations."