Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008817
The Countering Wildlife Trafficking in Central Africa grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008817) is a discretionary U.S. government grant administered by the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It falls under the Environment funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 19.705. The opportunity was created on April 1, 2022, with an original application closing date of June 1, 2022.
The central aim of the program is to reduce wildlife trafficking in Central Africa by strengthening the criminal justice chain so wildlife crimes can be handled effectively from start to finish. In practical terms, the opportunity focuses on building the capacity of criminal justice institutions to carry out successful enforcement actions, conduct investigations that meet evidentiary standards, and pursue prosecutions that hold offenders accountable. Alongside those core justice-sector improvements, the opportunity also emphasizes the development and implementation of credible measures that prevent wildlife crime, reflecting a balance between reactive enforcement and proactive prevention.
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism with an award ceiling of $1,500,000. The program anticipates making one award, which suggests the Department is looking for a single, coordinated project approach rather than multiple smaller, separate projects. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the award is intended for universities or similar public academic institutions capable of delivering technical assistance, training, research-backed program design, or institutional strengthening support in partnership with justice and enforcement stakeholders in the region.
Overall, the opportunity is designed for an applicant that can help improve how wildlife crimes are detected, investigated, and prosecuted in Central Africa, while also supporting prevention-oriented strategies that reduce opportunities and incentives for trafficking.Apply for SFOP0008817
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking in Central Africa" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.705.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 01, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2022. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking in Central Africa."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008817.
3) Which U.S. government office administers this grant?
This is a discretionary U.S. government grant administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
4) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary U.S. government grant.
5) What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Environment funding activity category.
6) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.705.
7) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 1, 2022.
8) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 1, 2022.
9) What is the central aim of the program?
The central aim is to reduce wildlife trafficking in Central Africa by strengthening the criminal justice chain so wildlife crimes can be handled effectively from start to finish.
10) What does "strengthening the criminal justice chain" mean in this context?
In practical terms, it means building the capacity of criminal justice institutions to carry out successful enforcement actions, conduct investigations that meet evidentiary standards, and pursue prosecutions that hold offenders accountable.
11) What types of activities or outcomes does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes (1) improved enforcement actions, (2) stronger investigations that meet evidentiary standards, (3) effective prosecutions that hold offenders accountable, and (4) credible prevention measures to reduce wildlife crime.
12) Does the program focus only on enforcement and prosecution?
No. Alongside justice-sector improvements (enforcement, investigations, and prosecutions), the opportunity also emphasizes developing and implementing credible measures that prevent wildlife crime.
13) What is the balance between reactive and proactive approaches in this program?
The program reflects a balance between reactive enforcement (detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wildlife crimes) and proactive prevention (credible measures designed to prevent wildlife crime from occurring).
14) What is the award mechanism?
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism.
15) What is the maximum (ceiling) amount that can be awarded?
The award ceiling is $1,500,000.
16) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making one award.
17) What does it imply that only one award is anticipated?
It suggests the Department is looking for a single, coordinated project approach rather than multiple smaller, separate projects.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
19) Are private universities eligible applicants under this opportunity?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
20) What type of applicant is this opportunity designed for?
It is designed for a university or similar public academic institution capable of delivering technical assistance, training, research-backed program design, or institutional strengthening support in partnership with justice and enforcement stakeholders in Central Africa.
21) What region does the project focus on?
The project focus is Central Africa.
22) What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
Overall, the opportunity is designed to improve how wildlife crimes are detected, investigated, and prosecuted in Central Africa, while also supporting prevention-oriented strategies that reduce opportunities and incentives for trafficking.
23) What kinds of institutional improvements are expected?
The opportunity expects improvements to criminal justice institutions so they can execute enforcement actions successfully, conduct investigations that meet evidentiary standards, and pursue prosecutions that lead to accountability for offenders.
24) What is meant by "investigations that meet evidentiary standards"?
It refers to investigations carried out in a way that produces evidence suitable for use in prosecutions, supporting cases that can move through the justice system effectively.
25) What is meant by "credible measures that prevent wildlife crime"?
It refers to prevention-oriented actions that are practical and trustworthy in reducing wildlife crime, complementing enforcement and prosecution efforts.
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