law_justice_and_legal_services · DOS-INL

Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · SFOP0009700

Closed

Award Range

$500K – $1.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 20, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia. Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. This program aims to deepen the understanding of the impacts and extent of illicit trade networks associated with marine wildlife trafficking and to combat the trafficking of CITES-listed marine species within Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Laccadive Sea surrounding India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,... $500,000-$1,500,000 per award; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3)

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2023-06-20

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

This program aims to deepen the understanding of the impacts and extent of illicit trade networks associated with marine wildlife trafficking and to combat the trafficking of CITES-listed marine species within Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Laccadive Sea surrounding India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives. In addition, it aims to strengthen legal protections for marine species and enhance the capacity and ability of maritime law enforcement agencies and maritime border protection to identify, interdict, and investigate illegal trade in marine species.