Wildlife Without Borders-Africa
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.651 -- Wildlife Without Borders-Africa Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Enhancing the Capacity of Anti-Trafficking Detection Dog Programs
Detection dogs are increasingly relevant to wildlife security efforts in Africa. Detection dogs have the ability to identify illegal wildlife products and improve overall law enforcement effectiveness. Although new detection dog programs are expanding, many programs suffer from lack of knowledge and capacity to effectively develop the program over time. Common challenges for detection dog programs include lack of consistent and quality training, poor veterinary capability, environmental hazards, and lack of general husbandry. The...
Service will support efforts to enhance the capacity of detection dog programs in Africa. This opportunity is designed to support conservation activities related to building capacity of sniffer dog programs through training, information-sharing, and cross-country exchanges.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
This is a notice of intent to award a single source award in accordance with 516 FW 6. The only eligible applicant is Working Dogs for Conservation.
Grantor contact information
Description
Cheryl Leonard, 703-358-1725
WWB_AFR@fws.gov
Program Mailbox
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| nofo-singlesource-wd4c.pdf | Single Source NOFO | Aug 12, 2015 11:00 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: September 21, 2015
Award
$48,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$48,000
Award Minimum
$48,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F15AS00422
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 12, 2015
Archive date:
September 21, 2015
