Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007951
The "Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Bangladesh" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007951) is a discretionary grant program issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.705. The core purpose of the opportunity is straightforward: to combat wildlife trafficking in Bangladesh, which typically includes disrupting illegal supply chains, strengthening enforcement and justice responses, and reducing the broader harms tied to transnational environmental crime.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. This means the applicant pool is targeted toward established nonprofit implementers capable of operating programs related to law enforcement support, conservation crime prevention, capacity building, or related governance and rule-of-law work. The award instrument is a grant, and the opportunity was structured to make a single award, indicating the agency likely intended to fund one lead implementer to run a cohesive national or multi-site program rather than multiple smaller projects.
Financially, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000, with one expected award. The opportunity was created on April 1, 2021, with an original application deadline of June 1, 2021, giving applicants roughly two months to prepare and submit proposals. In practical terms, a ceiling at this level suggests a program of moderate scale, large enough to support a multi-component initiative (for example, training, coordination, and operational support) but still requiring tight prioritization and clear outcomes.
Overall, this funding opportunity is designed to support a focused initiative that strengthens Bangladesh's ability to prevent, investigate, and respond to wildlife trafficking. Because it is administered by INL, the emphasis commonly aligns with law enforcement effectiveness, criminal justice processes, and disruption of trafficking networks, rather than purely ecological conservation activities.Apply for SFOP0007951
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Bangladesh" 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 Apr 01, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2021. (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 $750,000.00 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.
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FAQs: Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Bangladesh (SFOP0007951)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Bangladesh".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0007951.
Which U.S. government office is offering this program?
This is a discretionary grant program issued by the U.S. Department of State, specifically the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
Is this a discretionary grant or a formula entitlement program?
It is a discretionary grant program, meaning applications are competitively reviewed and funding is awarded at the agency's discretion.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.705.
What funding activity category does it fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is to combat wildlife trafficking in Bangladesh. This typically includes disrupting illegal supply chains, strengthening enforcement and justice responses, and reducing harms tied to transnational environmental crime.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity generally support?
Based on the stated purpose and INL administration, the opportunity generally aligns with activities such as:
- Disrupting illegal wildlife trafficking supply chains
- Strengthening law enforcement effectiveness related to wildlife trafficking
- Supporting justice-sector responses (investigation and response capacity)
- Capacity building and related governance or rule-of-law support connected to trafficking disruption
- Reducing broader harms associated with transnational environmental crime
Does the opportunity focus more on conservation or on enforcement and justice?
Because it is administered by INL, the emphasis commonly aligns with law enforcement effectiveness, criminal justice processes, and disruption of trafficking networks, rather than purely ecological conservation activities.
Where is the program intended to be implemented?
The opportunity is intended to support work in Bangladesh.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in the United States.
Are U.S. universities or colleges eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility.
Is the award instrument a grant or a contract?
The award instrument is a grant.
How many awards is the agency expecting to make?
The opportunity was structured to make a single award, with one expected award.
What does the single-award structure suggest about project design?
It suggests the agency likely intended to fund one lead implementer to run a cohesive national or multi-site program, rather than funding multiple smaller standalone projects.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000.
What does a $750,000 ceiling imply about the scale of work?
A ceiling at this level suggests a moderate-scale program that could support a multi-component initiative (for example, training, coordination, and operational support) but would still require tight prioritization and clear outcomes.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 1, 2021.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 1, 2021.
How much time did applicants have to prepare proposals based on the posted dates?
From April 1, 2021 to June 1, 2021, applicants had roughly two months to prepare and submit proposals.
What outcomes is this opportunity trying to achieve at a high level?
Overall, the opportunity is designed to support a focused initiative that strengthens Bangladesh's ability to prevent, investigate, and respond to wildlife trafficking, including disruption of networks and improved enforcement and justice responses.
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