Asociacion Mesa De Ongs Comanejadoras De Areas Protegidas De Honduras Mocaph

Asociacion Mesa De Ongs Comanejadoras De Areas Protegidas De Honduras Mocaph (MOCAPH) is an international non-profit organization based in Honduras, registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government. MOCAPH specializes in natural resource management, environmental conservation, and sustainable development initiatives, particularly in protected areas of Honduras. Through federal grant awards, MOCAPH provides a range of services including habitat protection and restoration, species monitoring and research, environmental education, sustainable agriculture training, watershed management, and capacity building for local partners. The organization's work primarily focuses on conserving biodiversity, improving natural resource governance, and addressing socio-economic challenges in rural communities surrounding protected areas.

MOCAPH has received significant federal grant awards to support its conservation and development efforts. In July 2024, the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded MOCAPH an $802,620 project grant under the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation program (CFDA 15.635) to save the golden-cheeked warbler's wintering habitat in Honduras. This two-year project involves habitat conservation, species monitoring, and environmental education activities. In April 2022, MOCAPH received a $606,400 grant from the Inter-American Foundation under the Assistance for Overseas Programs (CFDA 85.750) to deliver natural resource management and economic development services near the El Armado Wildlife Refuge. This three-year project aims to improve food security, strengthen natural resource governance, and address drivers of irregular migration from Central America. Additionally, MOCAPH has served as a sub-grantee partner to World Wildlife Fund, Inc., working on a project to enhance forest fire prevention and response capabilities in Honduras. This sub-grant work included establishing an incident command system, implementing pilot operations centers, developing a certification program for fire cause evaluation, and updating agricultural burning regulations.