Combat Wildlife Trafficking in China
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · Department of State
At a glance
Combat Wildlife Trafficking in China is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (Department of State). The application deadline was May 27, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $400K – $500K, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.705 (Trans-National Crime).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Mar 27, 2020Posted
- May 27, 2020Application deadline
- Posted
- Mar 27, 2020
- Close date
- May 27, 2020
- Award floor
- $400,000
- Award ceiling
- $500,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
U.S. not-for-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code and foreign not-for-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- For-profit organizations (not small businesses)
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
INL seeks to fund programs that improve China’s will and capacity to investigate, arrest, prosecute, convict, and sentence all those involved in wildlife crime, in accordance with international best practices and human rights standards. Proposals must include details on how the applicant proposes to provide technical assistance to China in one or more of the following areas:
1. enhance information-sharing among China and countries along major illicit supply routes for wildlife;
2. increase the effectiveness of law enforcement against wildlife trafficking in key locations through the provision of wildlife-specific technical support;
3. mainstream counter wildlife trafficking efforts into China’s national activities on anti-money-laundering and corruption; and/or
4. expand and strengthen China’s legislative and regulatory frameworks on wildlife crime.
INL will prioritize proposals for programs that:
are unique and groundbreaking;
include anti-corruption activities to prevent government officials’ participation in or benefit from wildlife crime;
counter the criminal organizations that perpetrate wildlife crime.
Full announcement & documents
The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.705
Historical data · not a predictionWho was funded under ALN 19.705
Historical data · not a predictionSince October 1, 2023, 190 grant awards had funding actions under Trans-National Crime, with 48 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.
- NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS$48.3M
- WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY$15.6M
- FOCUSED CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS, INC.$5.93M
- TRAFFIC INTERNATIONAL$4.76M
- CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, INC.$4.02M
Agency contact (as published)
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
washingtonnd@state.gov
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Combat Wildlife Trafficking in China”?
The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Combat Wildlife Trafficking in China”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $400k – $500k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “Combat Wildlife Trafficking in China”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006706), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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