Assistance Listing 15.651
Forest Basin Fund
Department of the Interior · U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listing 15.651, “Forest Basin Fund,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 2 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $2.5M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Central Africa Regional Program supports projects in Central Africa that strengthen capacity, target key threats to wildlife and their habitats, and build a better evidence base for conservation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) prioritizes strengthening capacity for wildlife protection, including the professionalization of park staff, protected species management, and wildlife law enforcement. USFWS provides tools and technologies for measuring, evaluating, and improving the effectiveness of site-based protection and wildlife conservation. The success of USFWS efforts depends on building the capacity of Central African governments and field partners to professionally manage and protect their national resources. USFWS works closely with governments, other U.S. agencies, international donors, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), wildlife colleges, communities, and a range of other partners to ensure a strategic, results-based approach to wildlife stewardship in Central Africa. Through a competitive process, USFWS provides support where it is needed most and can be applied effectively. Long-term goals of support include: (1) improving site-based wildlife conservation in priority population strongholds in Central Africa; (2) increasing individual and institutional capacity for more effective wildlife protection at the local, national, and regional level including the professionalization of protected area staff; and (3) directly addressing regional and emerging pressures on wildlife including the unsustainable regional trade in wildlife products, transhumance, and zoonotic disease.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.651
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
Federal, State and local government agencies; non-profit, non-governmental organizations; and public and private institutions of higher education, or any of the stated associate entities on behalf of an eligible individual.
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 15.651. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.651
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
F24AS00433 Central Africa Regional Program Bushmeat Notice of Funding OpportunityFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $400K – $2M | Nov 18, 2024 | 15.651 |
F23AS00455 - Central Africa Regional ProgramFish and Wildlife Service | Closed | $700K – $2.5M | Sep 30, 2023 | 15.651 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.651?
15.651 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Forest Basin 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 15.651?
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 15.651 provide?
The agency reported $2,500,000 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.