Global Mammal Assessment: Mesoamerica Assessment
Conduct a systematic assessment of all rodents, bats, marsupials, and shrews in Northern Mesoamerica using expert opinion and established criteria for evaluating threat and conservation for each species. Data will be combined with other species assessments to evaluate all mammalian species in the region for the 2007 IUCN Red List.

Preparation of a Strategy to Conserve Critically Endangered Species in Northern Mesoamerica
Support a meeting of experts to lay the groundwork for developing a strategy to conserve the region’s globally critically endangered species.  The meeting's objectives are to gather information on these species, identify key aspects of a species conservation action plan, and establish an alliance of conservationists and scientists committed to their conservation.

Consolidation of a Strategy to Protect Globally Critically Endangered Species in Northern Mesoamerica
Provide strategic and scientific leadership to achieve CEPF’s species conservation strategic direction.  Activities include working with partners to develop an action plan to conserve the region’s globally Critically Endangered species; facilitating development of partner proposals to implement the action plan; promoting the establishment of an alliance for species conservation; and co-designing a small grants fund.

Small Grants for Global Conservation of Amphibian Diversity Within Hotspots
Develop and implement the Amphibian Action Fund aimed at the long-term conservation of amphibian species, and their habitats, within biodiversity hotspots around the globe.  This fund will make available small grants of up to $10,000 to be awarded to individuals and groups working within the hotspots on targeted amphibian conservation activities.