Opportunity Information: Apply for S OES 10 RFA 0007
Apply for S OES 10 RFA 0007
- The Ocean and International Environmental Scientific in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Establishing a Global System of Regional Wildlife Networks Providing Support for the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network" 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 Application deadline 6 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) April 26, 2010.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $445,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $445,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Eligibility is limited to no for profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to (501) (c) (3) of the tax code and International Organizations. Applicants must have at least four years of demonstrated experience in the following subject areas monitoring wildlife trade and traffic, researching illegal wildlife networks, engaging with government law enforcement and environmental authorities on wildlife law enforcement issues, delivery of wildlife crime related to capacity building programs, and the formation of partnerships to address the goals of this RFA. Applicants should have personnel and offices in the region(s) where the grants program will be implemented.
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Opportunity Summary:
This U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number S-OES-10-RFA-0007) is a discretionary grant administered by the Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation within the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES). It focuses on strengthening wildlife law enforcement cooperation in South Asia by supporting the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) and linking it into a broader, global architecture of regional wildlife enforcement networks. The overall goal is to make it harder for illegal wildlife trade to operate across borders by improving coordination, information sharing, and practical enforcement collaboration among government and partner stakeholders in the region.
The project is designed around several core outcomes. First, it seeks to establish a functioning regional secretariat for SAWEN, which implies creating an organizational and administrative hub that can convene partners, coordinate activities, and serve as a sustained point of contact for the network. Second, it aims to improve communications among relevant stakeholders, including wildlife and environmental authorities and law enforcement entities, and to do so in a way that supports real-time or near-real-time cooperation where appropriate. Third, it emphasizes building the foundation for integrating a SAWEN database with databases used by other wildlife law enforcement networks, signaling an intent to improve interoperability and cross-regional visibility of trafficking patterns, cases, and enforcement intelligence.
The selected grantee (and any partners) is expected to work closely and collaboratively with OES, the U.S. Embassy, and the appropriate government offices in relevant South Asian countries to develop a regional network capable of helping interdict illegal wildlife trade. In practice, this points to a role that blends program management, partnership development, convening and coordination, technical support for information systems, and capacity-building support related to wildlife crime enforcement. The award anticipates a single recipient (Expected Awards: 1), which suggests the Department is looking for one lead organization capable of managing the full scope of work either directly or through well-structured partnerships.
Funding for the opportunity is fixed at a total of USD 445,500, and the award ceiling and floor are both listed as USD 445,500, indicating a single, set-size award rather than a range of possible budgets. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute additional resources beyond the federal amount, whether through cash, in-kind support, or other allowable forms of match as defined in the solicitation package.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit, non-governmental organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and to International Organizations (IOs). Applicants must demonstrate at least four years of experience across a fairly specific set of competencies: monitoring wildlife trade and trafficking; researching illegal wildlife networks; engaging with government law enforcement and environmental authorities on wildlife law enforcement issues; delivering capacity-building programs related to wildlife crime; and forming partnerships that advance the goals of the RFA. The notice also indicates applicants should have personnel and offices in the region(s) where the program will be implemented, underscoring that on-the-ground presence and regional credibility are expected rather than optional.
Key administrative details include the posting date of March 30, 2010, with an application deadline of April 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, and an archive date of May 26, 2010. The funding activity category is Environment, and the CFDA number is 19.017 (Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs). The opportunity is offered as a grant rather than a cooperative agreement, although the description makes clear the work will involve close collaboration with the Department of State and U.S. Embassy counterparts.
For program and technical questions, the listed contact is Antoinette Condo at the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (condoaj@state.gov, phone 202-647-0657, fax 202-736-7351). For issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs applicants to Maria Urbina, Program Specialist (urbinaMA1@state.gov, phone 202-647-4346). The announcement also stresses that applicants should read the entire solicitation package carefully and begin required submission steps immediately to meet the deadline, implying there may be procedural requirements that take time to complete (for example, registration steps or specific formatting and documentation rules referenced in the full package).
FAQs - U.S. Department of State Grant Opportunity (S-OES-10-RFA-0007)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of State discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation within the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES). The Funding Opportunity Number is S-OES-10-RFA-0007.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant focuses on strengthening wildlife law enforcement cooperation in South Asia by supporting the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) and linking it to a broader global architecture of regional wildlife enforcement networks. The overall aim is to make cross-border illegal wildlife trade harder to conduct by improving coordination, information sharing, and practical enforcement collaboration.
Which network does the project support?
The project supports the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), with an emphasis on helping it function effectively as a regional platform and connecting it to other regional wildlife enforcement networks globally.
What outcomes is the project designed to achieve?
The opportunity is organized around several core outcomes: (1) establishing a functioning regional secretariat for SAWEN, (2) improving communications among wildlife/environment authorities and law enforcement stakeholders to support practical cooperation, and (3) building the foundation for integrating a SAWEN database with databases used by other wildlife law enforcement networks to improve interoperability and cross-regional visibility.
What does it mean to establish a "functioning regional secretariat" for SAWEN?
Based on the opportunity description, this implies creating an organizational and administrative hub that can convene partners, coordinate activities, and serve as a sustained point of contact for the regional network.
How does the grant address information sharing and communications?
The project is expected to improve communications among relevant stakeholders in a way that supports real-time or near-real-time cooperation where appropriate, helping governments and partners coordinate enforcement efforts across borders.
Is there a technology or database component to the work?
Yes. One core outcome is building the foundation for integrating a SAWEN database with databases used by other wildlife law enforcement networks, signaling an intent to improve interoperability and share or align enforcement-relevant information across regions.
Who is expected to collaborate on implementation?
The selected grantee (and any partners) is expected to work closely and collaboratively with OES, the U.S. Embassy, and appropriate government offices in relevant South Asian countries.
What kind of work will the selected grantee likely be responsible for?
The description points to a blended role that includes program management, partnership development, convening and coordination, technical support for information systems, and capacity-building support related to wildlife crime enforcement, all aimed at improving interdiction of illegal wildlife trade.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single recipient. Expected Awards: 1.
What is the total funding amount available?
The total funding is fixed at USD 445,500.
Are the award ceiling and floor flexible?
No. The award ceiling and award floor are both listed as USD 445,500, indicating a single, set-size award rather than a range of possible award amounts.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants must plan to contribute additional resources beyond the federal amount (for example, cash and/or in-kind support), consistent with what is allowable and defined in the solicitation package.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to (1) nonprofit, non-governmental organizations with U.S. 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) and (2) International Organizations (IOs).
Are U.S. colleges or universities eligible under the nonprofit category?
No. The eligibility description specifies 501(c)(3) organizations other than institutions of higher education.
What minimum experience must applicants demonstrate?
Applicants must demonstrate at least four years of experience across these competencies: monitoring wildlife trade and trafficking; researching illegal wildlife networks; engaging with government law enforcement and environmental authorities on wildlife law enforcement issues; delivering capacity-building programs related to wildlife crime; and forming partnerships that advance the goals of the RFA.
Is in-region presence expected?
Yes. The notice indicates applicants should have personnel and offices in the region(s) where the program will be implemented, suggesting that on-the-ground presence and regional credibility are expected.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Environment.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.017, titled Environmental and Scientific Partnerships and Programs.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a grant. At the same time, the description indicates that the work will involve close collaboration with the Department of State and U.S. Embassy counterparts.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is March 30, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 26, 2010 at 6:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 26, 2010.
Who should applicants contact for program or technical questions?
Program and technical questions are directed to Antoinette Condo at the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science: condoaj@state.gov, phone 202-647-0657, fax 202-736-7351.
Who should applicants contact if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
For issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directs applicants to Maria Urbina, Program Specialist: urbinaMA1@state.gov, phone 202-647-4346.
What does the notice say about preparing and submitting an application?
The announcement stresses that applicants should read the entire solicitation package carefully and begin required submission steps immediately to meet the deadline, implying there may be procedural or administrative requirements referenced in the full package that take time to complete.
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