Fish and Wildlife Service

Description

The Wildlife Without Borders Latin America and the Caribbean Program (WWB LAC) funds projects designed to strengthen the ability of Latin American and Caribbean institutions to manage and conserve species, habitats, and ecological processes for the benefit of the people of the Americas and the world.Of particular interest are projects that build the human and institutional capacity to effectively conserve and manage biodiversity in Latin America and the Caribbean through a holistic and inter-disciplinary approach with a primary emphasis on the social context.Projects should take place in Latin America or the Caribbean. If any activities are to be conducted outside the region, the proposal must give a detailed explanation as to why those activities must be implemented outside the region. (Please note that Mexico is not included in the WWB LAC program. Projects in Mexico are administered through the Wildlife Without Borders Mexico Program.)WWB-LAC is seeking proposals that will develop, strengthen, and/or replicate a graduate-level conservation training program for future conservation professionals. The program Goal is to support the creation, implementation, and/or replication of innovative training programs in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) that will train future generations of resource managers through a holistic, cooperative, ecosystem-oriented approach adapted to the complexities of modern society and the interconnectedness of the landscapes upon which society depends.

Who can apply

• Unrestricted

Contact

Derek Litchfield, 703-358-2634 <br/>Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov <br/>
Derek_Litchfield@fws.gov