Deadline: 3-Jun-22
The United States Agency for International Development, Dominican Republic Mission (USAID/Dominican Republic), is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “Combating Wildlife Trafficking” program.
The project will support existing partners and governmental agencies working on the issue of illegal wildlife trade in the Caribbean region and critically evaluate existing and emerging threats to target species and wider biodiversity concerns.
The project will further focus on the drivers of illegal trade and linkages to broader economic activity in the region, including tourism and partnerships with the private sector (i.e. airlines, cruise ships, airports, hotels, maritime logistics companies, etc.), to address the demand of wildlife products.
The CWTA objectives will be achieved through the implementation of all three of the three strategic approaches,
- Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC),
- Strengthening international & interagency coordination & cooperation in data sharing & enforcement,
- Building capacity for effective enforcement and prosecution. The CBP is flexible and open to validating the appropriateness/feasibility of the strategic approaches with a partner post-award.
Priorities Areas
CWTA will make progress in the following three areas:
- Demand reduction through behavior change;
- International Cooperation on CWT issues enhanced
- Enforcement related to CWT strengthened.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $3,000,000
- Award Floor: $1
Activities
Under the Policy, all activities receiving biodiversity funds must meet these criteria:
- The program must have an explicit biodiversity objective and stated Theory of Change (TOC).
- Activities must be based on an analysis of drivers and threats to biodiversity loss and the corresponding Theory of Change.
- Site-based programs must have the intent to positively impact biodiversity in biologically significant areas.
- Activities must monitor all indicators, including relevant standard USG Foreign Assistance Framework indicators, associated with the stated Theory of Change for biodiversity conservation.
Duration: The anticipated period of performance is 3 years. The estimated start date will be from September 27, 2022 through September 2025.”
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility for this NOFO is not restricted.
- U.S. and non-U.S. non-profit organizations (NGOs), U.S. and non-U.S. for-profit organizations, U.S. and Non-U.S. colleges and Universities, private voluntary organizations (PVO), Public International Organizations (PIOs) and new partners / other local organizations are eligible to submit an application. Further, the organization must be a legally recognized organizational entity in the country where it operates.
- USAID welcomes applications from organizations that have not previously received financial assistance from USAID.
- Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply for federal financial assistance on the same basis as any other organization and are subject to the protections and requirements of Federal law.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=340056