Combating Wildlife Trafficking
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Assistance Listings
- 15.679 -- Combating Wildlife Trafficking
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The illegal wildlife trade is estimated to be a multibillion-dollar business involving the unlawful harvest of and trade in live animals and plants, or parts and products derived from them. Illicit wildlife trafficking has wide security implications, with corruption and sophisticated transnational crime syndicates at the center of poaching and trade. It harms wild populations of animals and plants and pushes endangered species toward extinction. Endangered animals and plants are often the target of wildlife crime because of their rarity and increased economic value. Furthermore, illegal trade negatively...
impacts a countryâ¿¿s natural resources and local communities that might otherwise benefit from tourism or legal, sustainable trade.
Recognizing the urgent need for a coordinated response to this growing global crisis, the United States issued the National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking (CWT). Released in 2014, this strategy sets forth a robust, whole-of-government approach that focuses on three key objectives to stop wildlife trafficking â¿¿ strengthening enforcement, reducing demand for illegally traded wildlife, and expanding international cooperation. The National Strategy was further reinforced by the Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Act passed in 2016 with bipartisan support, and by Executive Order 13773, signed by President Trump on February 9, 2017, calling for a comprehensive and decisive approach to dismantle organized crime syndicates, including those associated with wildlife trafficking.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Business
- Small businesses
Government
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
Miscellaneous
- Individuals
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Devon Larson 703-358-2134
devon_larson@fws.gov
Grants Specialist
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| F18AS00240_NOFO_full_text.pdf | F18AS00240 NOFO full text | Jul 16, 2018 04:05 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 16, 2018
Award
$1,200,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1,200,000
Award Minimum
$1,200,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
F18AS00240
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 16, 2018
Archive date:
August 16, 2018
