Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005761
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking Through Air Transit in Ethiopia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005761). The main purpose of the program is to disrupt and reduce the ability of organized criminal groups to profit from poaching and the trafficking of protected wildlife and wildlife products, particularly those originating in Ethiopia or moving through Ethiopia as a transit hub. The emphasis on "air transit" signals a focus on airports, air cargo, and aviation-linked supply chains that traffickers commonly exploit to move high-value illegal wildlife goods across borders.
This opportunity was structured as a grant under CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 19.705, and it falls under the agency's "Other" funding activity category, indicating it does not fit neatly into a single standard assistance theme and may involve cross-cutting law enforcement, border security, and anti-trafficking activities. Although the short public description does not list specific project components, the objective implies practical interventions that strengthen detection, interdiction, and investigative capacity in aviation environments, such as improving screening procedures, enhancing coordination among relevant authorities, and supporting enforcement actions that make it harder for traffickers to use Ethiopian air routes.
The funding parameters indicate a single anticipated award, with an award ceiling of $750,000, meaning the selected applicant could receive up to that amount depending on the final scope, budget, and negotiations. With only one expected award, the program was likely designed for a focused, centralized effort rather than a broad multi-recipient portfolio. The opportunity was created on April 15, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 17, 2019, setting a relatively short application window typical of time-sensitive or targeted law enforcement assistance initiatives.
Eligibility was listed as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full notice, which suggests the competition may have been open to a narrower or specialized set of implementers (for example, certain non-profits, international organizations, or other entities with relevant operational experience), rather than being limited to standard categories like state or local governments. In practical terms, applicants would be expected to propose an approach that directly supports the stated outcome: reducing illegal profits from wildlife crime linked to Ethiopia by addressing vulnerabilities in air transit pathways and strengthening the capacity of institutions responsible for prevention, detection, and enforcement.Apply for SFOP0005761
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking Through Air Transit in Ethiopia" 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 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2019. (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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking Through Air Transit in Ethiopia."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005761.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The main purpose is to disrupt and reduce the ability of organized criminal groups to profit from poaching and the trafficking of protected wildlife and wildlife products, with particular attention to items originating in Ethiopia or moving through Ethiopia as a transit hub.
What does "through air transit" mean in the context of this grant?
"Air transit" indicates a focus on aviation-related routes and systems that traffickers use, such as airports, air cargo operations, and aviation-linked supply chains. The intent is to address vulnerabilities in these air-based pathways that enable cross-border movement of high-value illegal wildlife goods.
What kinds of outcomes is the grant trying to achieve?
The stated outcome is to reduce illegal profits from wildlife crime linked to Ethiopia by making it harder for traffickers to use Ethiopian air routes. This implies improved prevention, detection, interdiction, and investigative effectiveness in aviation environments.
Does the notice list specific project activities or components?
The short public description does not list specific project components. However, the objective implies practical interventions that strengthen detection, interdiction, and investigative capacity in aviation environments.
What types of interventions does the description suggest (at a high level)?
Based on the stated objective and emphasis on air transit, the description points toward efforts such as improving screening procedures, enhancing coordination among relevant authorities, and supporting enforcement actions that reduce traffickers' ability to exploit Ethiopian air transit routes.
What is the Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA (Assistance Listing) 19.705.
What funding activity category is used for this grant?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," which suggests the work may be cross-cutting and may not fit neatly into a single standard assistance theme.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates a single anticipated award.
What is the maximum amount that could be awarded?
The award ceiling is $750,000, meaning the selected applicant could receive up to $750,000 depending on the final scope, budget, and negotiations.
Does an award ceiling mean the recipient will automatically receive $750,000?
No. The ceiling represents the maximum possible amount. The final award amount could be lower depending on the proposed approach, budget, and the outcome of final negotiations.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 15, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 17, 2019.
How long was the application window?
Based on the creation date (April 15, 2019) and the original deadline (June 17, 2019), the application window was relatively short, consistent with targeted or time-sensitive law enforcement assistance initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice. This suggests eligibility may have been limited to a narrower or specialized set of implementers rather than standard categories alone.
What does "Eligibility: Others" imply for potential applicants?
It implies that eligibility may have been intended for certain types of entities with relevant operational experience, potentially including non-profits, international organizations, or other specialized entities, as further defined in the full notice.
What geographic focus does this grant target?
The focus is Ethiopia, particularly where Ethiopia is the origin of protected wildlife and wildlife products or serves as a transit hub for trafficking routes.
Is this grant focused on poaching, trafficking, or both?
Both. The program aims to reduce profits from poaching and the trafficking of protected wildlife and wildlife products, with an emphasis on disrupting trafficking movements through air transit connected to Ethiopia.
What is the underlying problem the program is trying to address?
The program is designed to counter organized criminal groups that profit from wildlife crime by exploiting air transit channels. The goal is to reduce their ability to move illegal wildlife goods across borders via aviation pathways tied to Ethiopia.
What kinds of institutions or authorities are implied as key partners?
While not listed explicitly, the emphasis on airports, air cargo, screening, coordination, and enforcement implies collaboration among authorities responsible for prevention, detection, and enforcement in aviation environments.
Is this opportunity designed for multiple organizations to run separate projects?
The notice indicates one anticipated award, suggesting it was designed for a focused, centralized effort rather than a broad multi-recipient portfolio.
What should an applicant's proposal generally demonstrate, based on the description?
An applicant would be expected to propose an approach that directly supports reducing illegal profits from wildlife crime linked to Ethiopia by addressing vulnerabilities in air transit pathways and strengthening institutional capacity for prevention, detection, and enforcement.
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