The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) is offering a grant to support efforts in combating wildlife trafficking by providing educators with environmental education resources. The grant aims to raise awareness about the illegal wildlife trade, its impacts on natural resources and communities, and biodiversity. By engaging youth and citizens, the goal is to develop behaviors and skills that prevent and mitigate contributions to illegal trade. This grant contributes to the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking by focusing on reducing demand for illegally traded wildlife and increasing literacy of the laws protecting wildlife.
Opportunity ID: 307198
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F18AS00244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Combating Wildlife Trafficking |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education 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 17, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Individuals County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education |
| 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. Data on illegal wildlife products confiscated by U.S. officials suggests that a significant volume is trafficked into the United States for sale and personal possession. Seized products include wild-sourced meat, clothing, décor, medicinal items, souvenirs, pets, plants, and furniture. Some reports also indicate that wildlife products are sold online and within local stores throughout the country. The illegal trade negatively impacts the U.S.⿿s natural resources and local communities that might otherwise benefit from tourism or legal, sustainable trade. The United States issued the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in 2014, which sets forth a robust, whole-of-government approach to the issue and focuses on three key pillars to counter wildlife trafficking ⿿ strengthening enforcement, reducing demand for illegally traded wildlife, and expanding international cooperation. The National Strategy was codified into law by the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) seeks to complement, facilitate, and enhance existing efforts to reduce demand for illegally traded wildlife by providing formal and informal educators with targeted high-quality environmental education (EE) resources to increase awareness of the illegal wildlife trade and its impact on natural resources, communities, and biodiversity; engage youth and citizens in developing behaviors and skills that prevent and mitigate their own and others⿿ contributions to illegal trade; and increase literacy of the laws that protect wildlife and facilitate sustainable use. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://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
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Related Documents
Folder 307198 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> F18AS00244_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 | PKG00243774 | Jul 17, 2018 | Jul 23, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307198 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
307198 SF424B-1.1.pdf
307198 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
307198 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
307198 SF424A-1.0.pdf
307198 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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