Assistance Listing 15.645
Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.645, “Marine Turtle Conservation Fund,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 3 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $1.1M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
- Funding down 66% (FY24→FY25)Actual obligations reported in the SAM.gov listing changed -66% from FY2024 to FY2025. Historical data, not a prediction. calculated by GrantsJunction
Program objective
This program funds Marine Turtle and Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle (TFT) projects. Objectives of the Marine Turtle projects are to assist in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries by supporting and providing financial resources in the following areas: academic and technical training in the conservation and management of marine turtles; applied research on marine turtle populations and their habitats, including surveys and monitoring; conservation education and community outreach for the protection of nesting and near shore foraging populations; development and execution of marine turtle conservation management plans; habitat conservation and management; information exchange to promote international collaboration; projects to protect nesting females and eggs on important nesting beaches; promotion of networks, partnerships, and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions, treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation and management of marine turtles; protected area/reserve management of important nesting beaches; strengthening local capacity to implement conservation programs on nesting beaches; and strengthening law enforcement capacity and forensics skills through training and equipment. Tortoise and Freshwater Turtles (TFT) represent one of the most imperiled animal groups on earth. Of the world's 342 species of tortoises and freshwater turtles, more than half face the threat of extinction. Habitat loss and the legal and illegal trade of turtles and turtle products (for food, pets, and traditional medicines, etc.) continue to drive sharp declines in turtle populations globally. The USFWS TFT Conservation Fund aims to support conservation efforts that conserve populations and habitats of freshwater turtles and tortoises most at risk by addressing their threats.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.645
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Funds provided under this program support projects that will help to restore, recover, and sustain a viable population of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises in the wild by assisting efforts in a foreign country or territory of the United States to implement a marine turtle, freshwater turtle, or tortoise conservation program.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Variable amounts. Generally $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.645. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.645
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Marine Turtle Conservation FundFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $25K – $200K | Apr 12, 2021 | 15.645 |
Marine Turtle Conservation FundFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $5K – $117K | Apr 1, 2015 | 15.645 |
Marine Turtle Conservation FundFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | Amount not specified | Apr 1, 2013 | 15.645 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.645?
15.645 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Marine Turtle Conservation Fund.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.645?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.645 provide?
The agency reported $1,100,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.