Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 10 RFA 0008
Apply for S OES 10 RFA 0008
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishing a Global System of Regional Wildlife Enforcement Networks Assessing Feasibility of an Andean Wildlife Enforcement Network and Building ASEAN WEN Capacity to Combat Illegal Trade in Marine Turtles and other Marine Species" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017 Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2010 and posted on Mar 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 2010 Applications deadline is April 26, 2010 by 600 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $198,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $198,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) 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.
- In addition to Non profit organizations, international organizations are also eligible to apply under this competition announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
This U.S. Department of State grant opportunity, issued by the Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation (OES) within the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science, funds work to strengthen international cooperation and enforcement capacity against illegal wildlife trade through regional Wildlife Enforcement Networks (WENs). The project is framed as part of a broader effort to build a more connected global system of regional enforcement networks, with two specific deliverables: first, an assessment of whether an Andean Wildlife Enforcement Network is feasible and how it could be structured; and second, targeted capacity-building for the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN WEN), with a strong emphasis on combating illegal trade in marine turtles and other marine species. The selected grantee is expected to coordinate closely with OES and, as appropriate, U.S. Embassy staff to advance these goals through collaborative planning, outreach, and training-related support.
The grant totals $198,000 in Department of State funding and is explicitly split into two components: $49,500 for assessing the feasibility of establishing an Andean WEN and $148,500 for building ASEAN WEN capacity focused on marine turtles and related marine wildlife trafficking. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs). The opportunity lists an award floor and ceiling of $198,000, indicating the Department anticipated funding one award at the full amount, even though the notice also mentions an expected number of awards of 10 in the data fields. Cost sharing is required, so applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind support) alongside the federal award.
The Andean component centers on scoping and planning rather than immediate operational enforcement. In practical terms, this means the grantee would be looking at the current enforcement landscape in the Andean region, identifying key national agencies and stakeholders, reviewing trafficking routes and priority species, and mapping where regional coordination could add value. The output would typically include a feasibility assessment and recommendations on what a regional network could look like, how it would coordinate across borders, what gaps in training or information sharing need to be filled, and what partnerships (governmental and non-governmental) would be necessary for a viable Andean WEN.
The ASEAN WEN component focuses more directly on strengthening existing capacity, especially the network’s marine turtle work. This portion is aimed at improving the ability of enforcement agencies and partners in Southeast Asia to detect, investigate, and interdict illegal trade in marine turtles and other marine species. The opportunity highlights training efforts, implying support for curriculum development, specialized workshops, and coordinated activities that improve practical enforcement outcomes, such as identifying trafficked marine wildlife products, improving case development and cross-border cooperation, and strengthening collaboration among relevant agencies involved in wildlife law enforcement.
Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations and international organizations with relevant experience. The eligibility language specifies nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education), and it also states that international organizations are eligible. The Department is clearly looking for implementers with demonstrated background in wildlife enforcement cooperation, capacity building, and regional coordination work, particularly those who can credibly operate across countries and partner effectively with government enforcement bodies and diplomatic missions.
The solicitation was posted March 30, 2010, with an application deadline of April 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm EDT, and an archive date of May 26, 2010. The Funding Opportunity Number is S OES 10 RFA 0008. Programmatic questions were directed to Antoinette Condo (condoaj@state.gov, 202-647-0657; fax 202-736-7351). For issues accessing the full announcement, the notice lists Maria Urbina, Program Specialist (UrbinaMA1@state.gov, 202-647-4346). Applicants were advised to read the full solicitation package carefully because it contained required steps and submission instructions needed to meet the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of this U.S. Department of State grant opportunity?
This opportunity funds work to strengthen international cooperation and enforcement capacity against illegal wildlife trade through regional Wildlife Enforcement Networks (WENs). It is issued by the Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation (OES) within the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (U.S. Department of State).
What are the main deliverables expected under this project?
The project has two specific deliverables: (1) a feasibility assessment for whether an Andean Wildlife Enforcement Network (Andean WEN) is viable and how it could be structured, and (2) targeted capacity-building support for the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN WEN), with a strong emphasis on combating illegal trade in marine turtles and other marine species.
How much funding is available under this grant?
The total funding amount is $198,000 in U.S. Department of State funds.
How is the $198,000 budget split between the two components?
The funding is explicitly divided into two parts: $49,500 is allocated to assess the feasibility of establishing an Andean WEN, and $148,500 is allocated to build ASEAN WEN capacity focused on marine turtles and related marine wildlife trafficking.
What is the funding instrument and CFDA number for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant under CFDA 19.017, Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
Is this expected to be a single award or multiple awards?
The opportunity lists an award floor of $198,000 and an award ceiling of $198,000, which indicates the Department anticipated one award at the full amount. However, the notice also mentions an expected number of awards of 10 in the data fields, creating a mismatch in the listing.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal award. The notice indicates this can be cash and/or allowable in-kind support.
What does the Andean component focus on?
The Andean component is focused on scoping and planning rather than immediate operational enforcement. It involves examining the current enforcement landscape in the Andean region and determining whether a regional WEN is feasible and how it could be structured.
What kinds of activities are implied for the Andean feasibility assessment?
Based on the description, activities typically include identifying key national agencies and stakeholders, reviewing trafficking routes and priority species, mapping where regional coordination could add value, and developing recommendations for coordination, training gaps, information sharing, and necessary partnerships for a viable Andean WEN.
What is the expected output of the Andean component?
The expected output is a feasibility assessment and recommendations describing what an Andean WEN could look like, how it could coordinate across borders, what gaps need to be addressed (such as training or information sharing), and what governmental and non-governmental partnerships would be needed.
What does the ASEAN WEN component focus on?
The ASEAN WEN component focuses on strengthening existing capacity, particularly around marine turtle work. It aims to improve the ability of enforcement agencies and partners in Southeast Asia to detect, investigate, and interdict illegal trade in marine turtles and other marine species.
What types of capacity-building activities are highlighted for ASEAN WEN?
The opportunity highlights training efforts, implying support such as curriculum development, specialized workshops, and coordinated activities designed to improve enforcement outcomes (for example, identifying trafficked marine wildlife products, improving case development and cross-border cooperation, and strengthening collaboration among relevant enforcement agencies).
Who is expected to coordinate the work with the U.S. government?
The selected grantee is expected to coordinate closely with OES and, as appropriate, U.S. Embassy staff. The work is intended to advance the stated goals through collaborative planning, outreach, and training-related support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include non-governmental organizations and international organizations with relevant experience. Specifically, the eligibility language includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (in both cases, other than institutions of higher education), and international organizations are also eligible.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility language specifies nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status) other than institutions of higher education, suggesting institutions of higher education are excluded under the listed nonprofit categories in this notice.
What type of experience is the Department looking for in applicants?
The notice indicates the Department is looking for implementers with demonstrated experience in wildlife enforcement cooperation, capacity building, and regional coordination work, particularly those able to operate across countries and partner effectively with government enforcement bodies and diplomatic missions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is S OES 10 RFA 0008.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The solicitation was posted on March 30, 2010. The application deadline was April 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm EDT.
What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 26, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for programmatic questions?
Programmatic questions were directed to Antoinette Condo at condoaj@state.gov, 202-647-0657 (fax 202-736-7351).
Who should applicants contact if they have issues accessing the full announcement?
For issues accessing the full announcement, the notice lists Maria Urbina, Program Specialist, at UrbinaMA1@state.gov, 202-647-4346.
What key instruction was emphasized for applicants regarding submission?
Applicants were advised to read the full solicitation package carefully because it contained required steps and submission instructions needed to meet the deadline.
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