This grant offers crucial funding for projects and activities dedicated to strengthening the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) within Southeast Asia. The initiative aims to support efforts that facilitate the development and adoption of robust national legislation against wildlife trafficking. Furthermore, it prioritizes the effective implementation of National Ivory Action Plans (NIAPs) and the execution of decisions and resolutions established during the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP17). This grant is specifically purposed to enhance regional capacity in combating illicit wildlife trade and protecting endangered species.
Opportunity ID: 292969
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F17AS00183 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Combating Wildlife Trafficking |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Law, Justice and Legal Services Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.679 — Combating Wildlife Trafficking |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a notice of intent to award a single source award in accordance with 516 FW 6. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – This is a notice of intent to award a single source award in accordance with 516 FW 6. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $0 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,115,636 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | intergovernmental organization |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This project will provide funding for the purpose of executing projects and activities that strengthen CITES implementation in Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on those that further development and adoption of national legislation, implement National Ivory Action Plans (NIAPs), and carryout decisions and resolutions adopted by the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CoP17).
Authorizing statues include National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking; Executive Order 13648; July 5, 2013; Implementation Plan of the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking; February 11, 2014; Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531-43). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.fws.gov/international/grants-and-reporting/how-to-apply.htmlhttps://www.fws.gov/international/grants-and-reporting/how-to-apply.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tezeta Desta 703-358-2208
tezeta_desta@fws.gov Email:tezeta_desta@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 292969 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO_SingleSource_INL CITES Project.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tezeta Desta 703-358-2208 tezeta_desta@fws.gov Email: tezeta_desta@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.679 | PKG00231820 | Apr 04, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292969 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292969 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292969 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292969 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
292969 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292969 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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