Implement a sea turtle conservation program in SAO tome and principe primarily focused on protecting and recovery the hawksbill population

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
F19AP00486
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$649,083

Award facts

Assistance listing
15.645 Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
Completion date
Originally
Funding
  • $209,883.00 Federal
  • $439,200.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Dominican Republic

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Description

As the agency reported it.

SAO tome and principe host the largest hawksbill nesting population along the african atlantic coast. The intent is to protect hawksbill and other sea turtles from poaching for meat, eggs and shells. Activities include: 1) conducting a 6 day training workshop of all staff, rangers, and field assistants on sea turtle biology and field techniques, ecotourism and communication skills; 2) conducting daily nighttime patrols on 22 KM of the main hawksbill nesting beaches of SAO tome during the nesting season, sept. 15- april 15; 3) relocating nests as necessary to beach hatcheries to protect from poaching, predators and erosion; 4) conducting education and awareness activities with local communities; 5) supporting the sea turtle women traders association in developing their skills to produce t-shirts, bags and other souvenirs as an alternative livelihood activity.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Amendment $40,000 $0
Amendment $20,000 $0
Amendment Implement a sea turtle conservation program focused on protecting the hawksbill population from poaching for meat, eggs and shells. SAO tome and principe host… $18,275 $0
Amendment $0 $292,800
Original award $131,608 $146,400

Quick answers

Who received award F19AP00486?

F19AP00486 was awarded to Associacao Programa Tato by DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9 (Fish and Wildlife Service) on September 3, 2019.

How much is award F19AP00486 worth?

$649,083 has been obligated on F19AP00486: $209,883 in federal funding and $439,200 in non-federal funding.

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