Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OTE 16 004
Apply for OES OTE 16 004
- The DOS-OES in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CAFTA-DR: Public Participation in the Enforcement of Wildlife Laws" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 13, 2016 and posted on Apr 13, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2016. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "CAFTA-DR: Public Participation in the Enforcement of Wildlife Laws" (Funding Opportunity Number OES OTE 16 004) was a U.S. Department of State initiative administered through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (DOS-OES). It was posted on April 13, 2016, created the same day, and had an application deadline of June 1, 2016. The opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expected to remain actively involved with the recipient during implementation rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The central goal of the project was to strengthen environmental protection by increasing civil society participation in the enforcement of wildlife laws. In practical terms, the opportunity aimed to help communities, nongovernmental organizations, and other non-state actors play a more direct and effective role in encouraging compliance with wildlife regulations, supporting enforcement actions, and ultimately reducing illegal wildlife trade. The geographic focus was limited to the countries that, together with the United States, are parties to the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR): Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The underlying idea is that better-informed and better-organized public participation can create pressure for stronger enforcement, improve reporting and monitoring of illegal activity, and build accountability around environmental and wildlife governance.
From a funding standpoint, the award ceiling was $250,000. The activity category was listed as Environment, with CFDA number 19.017. While the listing notes "ExpectedAwards:" without a number, the structure indicates a competitive funding opportunity where one or more cooperative agreements could be made up to the stated ceiling depending on available funds and proposal quality.
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category). This eligibility mix suggests the program anticipated applicants with the technical capacity to work across policy, enforcement support, training, and community engagement, as well as the ability to convene stakeholders and operate in multiple CAFTA-DR countries or in targeted locations within them.
Overall, this opportunity was designed to use relatively modest funding to catalyze stronger public participation mechanisms that support wildlife law compliance and enforcement. By focusing on civil society engagement as a lever, the program sought to reduce illegal wildlife trade not only through direct enforcement support but also through broader societal involvement in monitoring, reporting, advocacy, and cooperation with government authorities across the CAFTA-DR partner countries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "CAFTA-DR: Public Participation in the Enforcement of Wildlife Laws."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OES OTE 16 004.
Which U.S. government office offered and administered this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State initiative administered through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (DOS-OES).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on April 13, 2016, and created the same day (April 13, 2016).
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 1, 2016.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates the Department of State expected to remain actively involved with the recipient during implementation, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What was the central goal of the project?
The central goal was to strengthen environmental protection by increasing civil society participation in the enforcement of wildlife laws.
How was the program expected to strengthen wildlife law enforcement?
The opportunity aimed to help communities, nongovernmental organizations, and other non-state actors play a more direct and effective role in encouraging compliance with wildlife regulations, supporting enforcement actions, and reducing illegal wildlife trade.
What kinds of civil society participation were emphasized?
The description highlights public participation mechanisms such as monitoring, reporting illegal activity, advocacy, and cooperation with government authorities to improve accountability and enforcement of wildlife laws.
What region or countries were eligible for program activities?
The geographic focus was limited to CAFTA-DR partner countries: Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Why were CAFTA-DR countries the focus?
The opportunity was framed around the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) parties, with the idea that stronger public participation can improve wildlife governance and enforcement across these partner countries.
What was the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000.
Was there a stated number of awards expected?
The listing notes "ExpectedAwards:" without providing a number. This suggests a competitive process where one or more cooperative agreements could be made up to the ceiling, depending on available funds and proposal quality.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Environment.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 19.017.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category)
Are higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, with the note that this category excluded higher education institutions.
What kinds of organizations did this eligibility list suggest the program was seeking?
The eligibility mix suggests the program anticipated applicants with technical capacity to work across policy, enforcement support, training, and community engagement, and the ability to convene stakeholders and operate across multiple CAFTA-DR countries or targeted locations within them.
What broader problem was the opportunity intended to address?
The opportunity was designed to reduce illegal wildlife trade by strengthening compliance with wildlife laws and encouraging more effective enforcement through increased public participation and accountability.
How would the funding be used in general terms?
The opportunity was intended to use relatively modest funding to catalyze stronger public participation mechanisms that support wildlife law compliance and enforcement, including improved monitoring, reporting, and civil society engagement alongside government authorities.
Was this opportunity considered discretionary?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary award.
Does the opportunity indicate whether projects must be multi-country or can be country-specific?
The description states the geographic focus is limited to the CAFTA-DR countries and notes applicants may operate in multiple CAFTA-DR countries or in targeted locations within them, implying either approach could fit as long as activities are within the eligible countries.
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