Applications Invited for INL Wildlife Trafficking and Natural Resource Crime Global NOFO

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About the Organization

The Bureau of International Narcotics Matters (INM) was created in 1978 to reduce drug trafficking into the United States from Latin America.  INM’s mission soon expanded beyond combating drugs to supporting stabilization efforts in the Balkans, and to fighting corruption and transnational crime around the world.  To reflect its expanded mission, INM was re-established as the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in 1995.

About the Grant

Overview: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out projects to counter wildlife and timber trafficking in Africa, Asia and Latin America, with an aim to build upon partner countries’ civilian law enforcement capacities and capabilities by: (1) Increasing the disruption and interdiction of illicit trade, (2) Strengthening investigative and enforcement functions, (3) Enhancing prosecutorial and judicial capacity, and (4) Developing and implementing cross-border and regional law enforcement coordination and information sharing.

Priority Region/Countries: Africa, Asia, Latin America

Problem Statement:  Wildlife trafficking and natural resource crimes are lucrative forms of transnational organized crime (TOC) that have decimated populations of species, such as elephants, rhinos, pangolins, and more. Wildlife trafficking and natural resource crimes fuel corruption, threaten the rule of law and peace and security, spread disease, and destabilize communities that depend on wildlife for biodiversity and eco-tourism revenues. Criminal organizations are increasingly involved in this illicit trade, especially the illegal movement of these commodities from source countries to demand countries, such as the movement of ivory from Africa to Asia. Traffickers exploit porous borders and weak institutions to profit from trading in these commodities as they are transported through multilevel illicit networks of criminal intermediaries and government officials.

Program Vision: This program seeks to enhance law enforcement and justice sector efforts to counter wildlife and timber trafficking, ultimately helping to disrupt trafficking operations and removing opportunities for criminal organizations to profit from illicit proceeds derived from these illegal trades.

Project Goal(s) and Objectives: To strengthen national criminal justice institutions and regional or international coordination in Africa, Asia, and Latin America by supporting successful enforcement, investigative, and prosecutorial functions for wildlife and other natural resource crime. Proposed projects should be designed to strengthen the capacity of organizations that combat natural resource crime and actors in countries most affected by wildlife trafficking and other natural resource crime in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Applicants should address only one strategic goal per application but may address one or more objectives. Applicants may submit multiple applications. Applications that address more than one objective will not be given preference over ones that address only one – instead applications will be evaluated on their merit and anticipated impact. Where single countries are listed, each application may encompass any or all the objectives listed for that country and may include cross-border activities with neighboring countries where appropriate.

Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative solutions within the scope of the objectives, but activities should be specific and appropriate to the country and/or regional context. Proposals must include one or more of the target regions listed.

INL is interested in supporting programs that will deliver long-term institutional change to the challenges of the target countries and have the support of government partners within the criminal justice sector. INL encourages proposals that present a long-term vision and strategically selected activities based on needs, the organization’s comparative advantage and expertise, and the funding landscape of other key stakeholders. Applicants should propose sustainable solutions that impact the root issue and will achieve improved practices beyond the lifetime of the agreement. Applicants are encouraged to provide a summary of their organizational strategic goals in the target country, and how the proposal supports that plan.

Applications will also be prioritized if they demonstrate awareness and synergies with other natural resource crime programs in the country(ies), or that bring together a consortium of partners to implement program activities in a strategic and coordinated way. Applications will be judged and selected on their ability to achieve the strategic goals and objectives and have host country buy-in and commitment to implement the proposed activities. Letters of support from the host government are required, and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between the applicant and the host government lead agency are preferred. INL will prioritize proposals with the highest demonstrated government buy-in and support.

Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply:

• U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code;
• Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• Foreign-based educational institutions Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO:
• Demonstrate host-government support and the ability to work in the target country(ies).

How to Apply

Deadline for Submission  of Applications: June 24, 2024 by 11:59 PM EST via www.grants.gov

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