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MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program - Canada
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MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program

Conservation fellowship tackling wildlife trafficking
Offered by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Official source: fws.gov
Funding available
$ 300,000 - $ 500,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Who can apply

Individuals and multi-national secretariats

See full eligibility

Overview

MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program provides $1,000,000 USD in a single award for individuals, multi-national secretariats, government agencies, NGOs, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and U.S. territorial governments working in Kenya to reduce wildlife trafficking. Projects may address poaching and trafficking, behavior change, and wildlife population monitoring.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop team skills
  • Implement environmental initiatives
  • Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
  • Minimum amount : 300,000 $
Funds Providers

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Location
  • Canada
Legal structures
  • All legal structures
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Demand for wildlife
  • Behavior change
  • Governance structures
  • Community-led resource management and conservancies
  • Collaborative conservation, wildlife population monitoring, and poaching levels and drivers

Official resources

Official page

MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing Wild Life Trafficking) conservation fellowship program

Program guide

MENTOR Fellowship Program

Our Services

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Individuals and multi-national secretariats
  • Foreign national and local government agencies
  • Non-profit non-governmental organizations and for-profit organizations
  • Public and private institutions of higher education
  • U.S. territorial governments

Selection criteria

  • Priority will be given to projects that show a systematic understanding of the social-ecological context of wildlife trafficking in Kenya.
  • Priority will be given to projects that are based on sound, realistic, and evidence-based designs.
  • Priority will be given to projects that are highly collaborative and inclusive.

How to apply

  • Submit applications electronically, preferably through GrantSolutions.gov using funding opportunity #F24AS00181, until 11:59 PM EDT, March 4, 2024.
  • You may also apply and find more information at Grants.gov Synopsis and Grants.gov Related Documents.
  • If you are unable to submit applications through those channels, seek a waiver.

Additional information

  • The program aims to develop a team of 9-12 Fellows.
  • It is supported with funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Frequently Asked Questions about the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program Program

What is the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program?

MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program provides $1,000,000 USD in a single award for individuals, multi-national secretariats, government agencies, NGOs, for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and U.S. territorial governments working in Kenya to reduce wildlife trafficking. Projects may address poaching and trafficking, behavior change, and wildlife population monitoring.

How much funding can be received?

MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program Funds up to $500,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program program?

To be eligible for the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program program, you must: Applicants must be open to co-design with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The project must address poaching and trafficking in Kenya through a holistic approach. The proposal must include at least two of the listed focal areas.

What expenses are eligible under MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program?

Demand for wildlife Behavior change Governance structures Community-led resource management and conservancies Collaborative conservation, wildlife population monitoring, and poaching levels and drivers

Who can I contact for more information about the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program?

You can contact U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).

Where is the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program available?

The MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program program is available across Canada.

Is the MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

MENTOR-HAWLT (Holistically Addressing WildLife Trafficking) conservation fellowship program is a Grant and Funding