Opportunity Information: Apply for INL16GR0039 AMETANZANIA WILDLIFE05192016
Apply for INL16GR0039 AMETANZANIA WILDLIFE05192016
- The DOS-INL in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Tanzania" 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 May 19, 2016 and posted on May 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- 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, Nonprofits that do not have 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 U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Tanzania" (Funding Opportunity Number INL16GR0039). The core purpose of the program was to strengthen Tanzania's ability to prevent, investigate, and prosecute wildlife crime by building institutional capacity across the agencies and actors involved in countering poaching and trafficking. INL positioned this funding as part of its broader foreign assistance mandate to address transnational illicit activity, recognizing that wildlife trafficking often overlaps with organized crime networks, corruption, and cross-border smuggling.
The work envisioned under the grant focused heavily on practical capacity building. The funding was intended to support training and technical assistance that improves investigative and enforcement capabilities, meaning projects could concentrate on how cases are detected, documented, developed, and referred through the justice system. The opportunity also encouraged applicants to propose efforts that reinforce Tanzania's legislative and policy environment, as well as prosecutorial and judicial effectiveness. In practice, that could include strengthening the legal frameworks that define wildlife crimes and penalties, improving case preparation and evidence handling, and increasing the ability of prosecutors and courts to manage wildlife cases efficiently and consistently.
Example activities highlighted in the announcement included training and mentoring for front-line and justice-sector personnel, such as park rangers, police, prosecutors, and other relevant government officials. The notice also suggested that, where appropriate, programs could involve non-governmental organizations and civil society groups, reflecting an understanding that wildlife trafficking is multi-faceted and often requires coordination beyond government agencies alone. In addition to instruction and advisory support, the opportunity allowed for the possible provision of non-lethal equipment, which signals an emphasis on safer, lawful enforcement and operational effectiveness rather than militarized approaches.
Administratively, this was a grant (not a contract) with an award ceiling of $2,000,000, and the agency anticipated making around five awards. The program was listed under CFDA 19.705. Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities for the nonprofit categories). The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2016, and had a closing date of July 18, 2016. Overall, the grant was structured to fund organizations capable of delivering specialized training, mentoring, and technical support that improves Tanzania's end-to-end response to wildlife poaching and trafficking, from field enforcement through investigation and into prosecution and adjudication.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Tanzania (INL16GR0039)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Combating Wildlife Trafficking in Tanzania."
Which U.S. government agency offered this funding?
The funding was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL16GR0039.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity was a grant (not a contract).
What is the core purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to strengthen Tanzania's ability to prevent, investigate, and prosecute wildlife crime by building institutional capacity across the agencies and actors involved in countering poaching and trafficking.
How does DOS-INL frame this program within its broader mission?
INL positioned the funding as part of its broader foreign assistance mandate to address transnational illicit activity, noting that wildlife trafficking often overlaps with organized crime networks, corruption, and cross-border smuggling.
What kinds of activities were envisioned under this grant?
The work emphasized practical capacity building, including training and technical assistance to improve investigative and enforcement capabilities. Projects could focus on how cases are detected, documented, developed, and referred through the justice system.
Does the opportunity support work related to laws, policies, and the justice system?
Yes. The opportunity encouraged efforts that reinforce Tanzania's legislative and policy environment, as well as prosecutorial and judicial effectiveness.
What are examples of justice-system improvements the program could support?
Examples described include strengthening legal frameworks that define wildlife crimes and penalties, improving case preparation and evidence handling, and increasing the ability of prosecutors and courts to manage wildlife cases efficiently and consistently.
Who are the intended trainees or beneficiaries of training and mentoring?
Examples highlighted include front-line and justice-sector personnel such as park rangers, police, prosecutors, and other relevant government officials.
Can projects include non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or civil society groups?
Yes. The notice suggested that, where appropriate, programs could involve non-governmental organizations and civil society groups, reflecting the need for coordination beyond government agencies alone.
Does the grant allow equipment purchases?
The opportunity allowed for the possible provision of non-lethal equipment, emphasizing safer, lawful enforcement and operational effectiveness rather than militarized approaches.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $2,000,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making around five awards.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program was listed under CFDA 19.705.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding universities for the nonprofit categories).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 19, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 18, 2016.
What end-to-end impact was the grant designed to support?
The grant was structured to support organizations capable of delivering specialized training, mentoring, and technical support that improves Tanzania's response to wildlife poaching and trafficking from field enforcement through investigation and into prosecution and adjudication.
What type of organizational capability was this grant aiming to fund?
It aimed to fund organizations able to deliver specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity related to preventing, investigating, and prosecuting wildlife crime.
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