Deadline: 21-Jul-21
The Department of State and Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is seeking applications for the Counter Wildlife Trafficking in Latin America to support host-nation investigatory and prosecutorial capacity in relation to wildlife crime to disrupt the higher level syndicates involved in wildlife trafficking.
Wildlife trafficking and environmental crimes are lucrative forms of transnational organized crime (TOC). Wildlife trafficking and environmental crimes fuel corruption, threaten the rule of law and peace and security, spread disease, and destabilize communities that depend on wildlife for biodiversity and eco-tourism revenues. Criminal organizations are increasingly involved in this illicit trade, especially the illegal movement of wildlife from source countries to demand countries. Traffickers exploit porous borders and weak institutions to profit from illegal trade in wildlife.
Goal: To reduce the ability of criminal groups to carry out and profit from poaching and trafficking of protected animals and their body parts, and protected tree species, originating from or transiting through Central and South America.
Objectives
- Increase the capacity of law enforcement to detect, interdict, seize, and transfer to investigatory agencies, illegal wildlife products, through raising awareness, training, and equipment.
- Improve national and regional wildlife law enforcement capacity to prevent, detect, and investigate wildlife crime through specialized training and equipment.
- Improve national and regional capabilities to prosecute and adjudicate cases against wildlife crimes and related offenses to result in convictions and appropriate sentencing outcomes.
- Strengthen anti-corruption efforts within relevant agencies to enhance government response, improve government accountability, and strengthen transparency as it relates to wildlife crime.
Funding Information
- Total available funding: $3,000,000
- Award amounts: $500,000-$1,500,000
- Length of performance period: 24 Months
- Number of awards anticipated: 2-4
- Anticipated program start date: October 1, 2021
Priority Region/Countries: Argentina, Brazil, and/or Costa Rica
Participants and Audiences
- Applicants should identify target audiences, specific demographics, and the region(s) in which the project will be implemented. It is particularly important to specify the approximate number of beneficiaries to be directly and indirectly impacted by project activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
- Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333730