This department is offering a grant to combat the illegal wildlife trade, which poses global security risks and threatens endangered species. The grant aims to support initiatives aligned with the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking, focusing on strengthening enforcement, reducing demand for illegal wildlife products, and enhancing international cooperation. Through the grant, efforts are directed towards dismantling organized crime syndicates involved in wildlife trafficking, protecting natural resources, and benefiting local communities relying on tourism or sustainable trade opportunities. Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to address this pressing issue before the closing date on Jul 21, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 307156
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00240 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Combating Wildlife Trafficking |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment 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: | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be a multibillion-dollar business involving the unlawful harvest of and trade in live animals and plants, or parts and products derived from them. Illicit wildlife trafficking has wide security implications, with corruption and sophisticated transnational crime syndicates at the center of poaching and trade. It harms wild populations of animals and plants and pushes endangered species toward extinction. Endangered animals and plants are often the target of wildlife crime because of their rarity and increased economic value. Furthermore, illegal trade negatively impacts a countryâ¿¿s natural resources and local communities that might otherwise benefit from tourism or legal, sustainable trade. Recognizing the urgent need for a coordinated response to this growing global crisis, the United States issued the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking (CWT). Released in 2014, this strategy sets forth a robust, whole-of-government approach that focuses on three key objectives to stop wildlife trafficking â¿¿ strengthening enforcement, reducing demand for illegally traded wildlife, and expanding international cooperation. The National Strategy was further reinforced by the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act passed in 2016 with bipartisan support, and by Executive Order 13773, signed by President Trump on February 9, 2017, calling for a comprehensive and decisive approach to dismantle organized crime syndicates, including those associated with wildlife trafficking. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Devon Larson 703-358-2134
devon_larson@fws.gov Email:devon_larson@fws.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 307156 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F18AS00240_NOFO_full text.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Devon Larson 703-358-2134 devon_larson@fws.gov Email: devon_larson@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.679 | PKG00243779 | Jul 23, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307156 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
307156 SF424B-1.1.pdf
307156 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
307156 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
307156 SF424A-1.0.pdf
307156 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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