Opportunity Information: Apply for F19AS00097
The Latin America Regional Program is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), offered through its International Affairs Program. It is designed to support strategic, results-focused conservation projects that deliver measurable benefits for priority wildlife species and their habitats across Latin America, a region recognized as the most biologically diverse in the world and a cornerstone for hemisphere-wide and global biodiversity conservation. The program also frames conservation outcomes as important not only for nature, but for broader regional stability, security, and long-term economic prosperity.
The core purpose of this funding opportunity is to reduce major threats to key wildlife populations in Latin America, particularly those driven by wildlife trafficking, unsustainable resource use, and human-wildlife conflict. USFWS is looking for proposals that move beyond general research or awareness raising and instead lay out clear, specific conservation actions with a strong likelihood of producing lasting, on-the-ground improvements. Projects that include data collection or species status assessments are allowed, but only if the applicant clearly explains how the information will directly enable or improve management decisions and why missing information has historically prevented effective management. Applications that fail to show how the proposed actions will reduce threats, or that treat data collection as an end in itself without a firm connection to management action, are expected to be rejected.
A key program requirement is that all proposals must have government endorsement, reflecting USFWSs emphasis on alignment with national priorities and coordination with relevant authorities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the appropriate government agencies before developing and submitting an application. USFWS also emphasizes partnership-driven implementation, noting that it works closely with national governments, other U.S. agencies, civil society organizations, and additional partners to ensure conservation is pursued with a results-based approach.
Project activities are expected to take place in Latin America. Work conducted in the United States can be included only if the proposal makes a clear case that the U.S.-based activities will directly and meaningfully improve biodiversity conservation outcomes in Latin America. The program allows proposals to address more than one geographic area or programmatic priority, as long as the project remains focused and demonstrates credible pathways to measurable conservation results.
For this particular fiscal year, USFWS indicates priority consideration for proposals tackling wildlife trafficking where illegal trade is becoming a primary threat to survival for certain groups of species. Examples specifically highlighted include (but are not limited to) large felids, parrots, primates, frogs, lizards, sea cucumbers, and totoaba. At the same time, the program explicitly excludes some topics because they are covered by other USFWS grant programs. The Latin America Regional Program will not fund projects related to marine turtles, neotropical migratory birds, or projects based in or focused on the Caribbean region.
In terms of basic funding and administrative details, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F19AS00097; CFDA 15.640) was posted on February 11, 2019, with applications due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on April 12, 2019. Proposals were accepted in English or Spanish, and late submissions were not accepted. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in those categories). The anticipated maximum award amount is $100,000, with an expected total of 17 awards, supporting a portfolio of targeted conservation projects across the region.Apply for F19AS00097
- The Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Latin America Regional Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.640.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 11, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 12, 2019 SUBMISSION DEADLINE Open from February 11, 2019, through 2359 PM ET April 12, 2019. Proposals must be submitted in English or Spanish. Late applications will not be accepted.. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 17 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Latin America Regional Program (USFWS International Affairs) - FAQs
What is the Latin America Regional Program?
The Latin America Regional Program is a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) through its International Affairs Program. It supports strategic, results-focused conservation projects that deliver measurable benefits for priority wildlife species and their habitats across Latin America.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to reduce major threats to key wildlife populations in Latin America, especially threats driven by wildlife trafficking, unsustainable resource use, and human-wildlife conflict. USFWS is looking for projects that produce lasting, on-the-ground improvements and measurable conservation outcomes.
What kinds of projects are most competitive under this program?
Projects that propose clear, specific conservation actions with a strong likelihood of reducing threats and improving conditions for priority species and habitats. The program emphasizes strategic, results-based implementation rather than broad or general efforts.
Does USFWS fund general research or awareness-raising projects?
USFWS indicates that proposals should move beyond general research or awareness raising. Projects must lay out specific conservation actions and show how those actions will reduce threats and lead to measurable conservation results.
Is data collection or a species status assessment allowed?
Yes, data collection and species status assessments are allowed only if the application clearly explains (1) how the information will directly enable or improve management decisions and (2) why missing information has historically prevented effective management. Data collection should not be treated as an end in itself.
What happens if an application does not clearly connect activities to threat reduction?
Applications that fail to show how proposed actions will reduce threats, or that focus on data collection without a firm connection to management action, are expected to be rejected.
Is government endorsement required?
Yes. A key program requirement is that all proposals must have government endorsement, reflecting USFWS emphasis on alignment with national priorities and coordination with relevant authorities.
Should applicants contact government agencies before applying?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the appropriate government agencies before developing and submitting an application.
Where are project activities expected to take place?
Project activities are expected to take place in Latin America.
Can a project include activities conducted in the United States?
Yes, but only if the proposal makes a clear case that U.S.-based activities will directly and meaningfully improve biodiversity conservation outcomes in Latin America.
Can a proposal cover more than one country, geographic area, or priority?
Yes. The program allows proposals to address more than one geographic area or programmatic priority as long as the project remains focused and demonstrates credible pathways to measurable conservation results.
What specific thematic priority did USFWS highlight for this fiscal year?
Priority consideration is given to proposals tackling wildlife trafficking where illegal trade is becoming a primary threat to survival for certain groups of species.
Which species groups were specifically mentioned as examples under the wildlife trafficking priority?
Examples highlighted include (but are not limited to) large felids, parrots, primates, frogs, lizards, sea cucumbers, and totoaba.
Are there topics that this program will not fund?
Yes. The Latin America Regional Program explicitly excludes some topics because they are covered by other USFWS grant programs.
Does this program fund projects related to marine turtles?
No. Projects related to marine turtles are not funded under this program.
Does this program fund projects related to neotropical migratory birds?
No. Projects related to neotropical migratory birds are not funded under this program.
Does this program fund projects based in or focused on the Caribbean region?
No. Projects based in or focused on the Caribbean region are explicitly excluded from this opportunity.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), offered through its International Affairs Program.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a discretionary grant and cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F19AS00097 and the CFDA number is 15.640.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 11, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on April 12, 2019. Late submissions were not accepted.
In what languages were proposals accepted?
Proposals were accepted in English or Spanish.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions in those nonprofit categories).
What is the anticipated maximum award amount?
The anticipated maximum award amount is $100,000.
How many awards did USFWS expect to make?
USFWS expected a total of 17 awards to support a portfolio of targeted conservation projects across the region.
What does USFWS mean by a "results-based approach" in this program?
Based on the program description, "results-based" means projects should be strategic and outcomes-oriented, with measurable conservation benefits and a clear pathway from activities to reduced threats and on-the-ground improvements for priority species and habitats.
What types of partnerships does USFWS encourage for implementation?
USFWS emphasizes partnership-driven implementation and notes it works closely with national governments, other U.S. agencies, civil society organizations, and additional partners to support results-focused conservation.
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