Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005760
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking Through the Use of Canine Detection" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005760). The core purpose of the program is to strengthen and run wildlife detection dog operations at key transit locations across Africa, focusing on stopping (interdicting) illegal wildlife products as they move through airports, seaports, border crossings, and other high-risk transport corridors. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at supporting canine detection teams that can identify trafficked wildlife parts and products, helping frontline authorities find contraband more efficiently and deter trafficking networks.
This opportunity was structured as a grant under CFDA 19.704 and categorized under "Other" for the funding activity area, indicating it does not fit neatly into a single standard program bucket and may involve a mix of law enforcement support, capacity building, and operational implementation. The announcement was created on April 15, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 17, 2019, reflecting a time-bound competition for a single anticipated award.
Financially, the program listed an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and expected to make one award. That suggests a relatively focused project of meaningful scale, where one implementing organization would likely be responsible for delivering an integrated set of activities, potentially including training and certification for handlers, procurement and care of dogs, development of standard operating procedures, coordination with host-country enforcement agencies, and support for deployments at selected transit points. Because canine detection programs require ongoing maintenance (veterinary care, refresher training, housing, handler support, and operational logistics), the wording "enhance and operate" signals that the grant was not only meant to start new capacity, but also to strengthen existing teams and keep them functioning effectively in real-world interdiction environments.
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. This typically indicates the competition may have been open to a range of non-federal entities such as non-governmental organizations, international organizations, or other qualified partners capable of implementing specialized canine detection programming in coordination with African government counterparts and relevant stakeholders. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted law enforcement and conservation intervention: using trained detection dogs and professional handler teams to improve interdiction rates for illegal wildlife products at the points where trafficking is most likely to be detected and disrupted.Apply for SFOP0005760
- 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 the Use of Canine Detection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704.
- 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 $1,000,000.00 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 (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Countering Wildlife Trafficking Through the Use of Canine Detection".
Which U.S. government agency is offering the grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005760.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen and run wildlife detection dog operations at key transit locations across Africa to help interdict illegal wildlife products moving through major transport routes.
What kinds of trafficking is this project intended to address?
Based on the description, the project targets illegal wildlife trafficking, specifically trafficked wildlife parts and products that move through transportation hubs and corridors.
How does canine detection fit into the project approach?
The grant supports canine detection teams that can identify trafficked wildlife parts and products, helping frontline authorities find contraband more efficiently and strengthening deterrence against trafficking networks.
Where is the program expected to operate?
The program focus is across Africa, particularly at key transit locations and other high-risk transport corridors.
What types of locations are considered "key transit locations" for this program?
The opportunity specifically highlights airports, seaports, border crossings, and other high-risk transport corridors where trafficking is most likely to be detected and disrupted.
Is this program meant to build new canine capacity, support existing teams, or both?
The wording emphasizes "enhance and operate", which indicates support is intended not only to build capacity, but also to strengthen existing teams and keep them functioning effectively in real interdiction environments.
What kind of activities might the implementing organization be responsible for?
The description suggests the implementing organization could deliver an integrated set of activities, potentially including training and certification for handlers, procurement and care of dogs, development of standard operating procedures, coordination with host-country enforcement agencies, and deployment support at selected transit points.
Why does the opportunity emphasize ongoing operations and maintenance?
Canine detection programs require ongoing support such as veterinary care, refresher training, housing, handler support, and operational logistics. The program description highlights operations to reflect these real-world requirements.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.704.
How is the funding activity area categorized?
The funding activity area is categorized as "Other", indicating it may combine elements such as law enforcement support, capacity building, and operational implementation rather than fitting into a single standard category.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity indicated that one award was anticipated.
When was the opportunity announcement created?
The announcement was created on April 15, 2019.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 17, 2019.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
What does "Others" mean for eligibility in practical terms?
Based on the description, "Others" typically suggests the competition may have been open to a range of non-federal entities such as non-governmental organizations, international organizations, or other qualified partners capable of implementing specialized canine detection programming.
Does the opportunity indicate coordination with local authorities?
Yes. The described activities include coordination with host-country enforcement agencies and relevant stakeholders as part of implementing canine detection programming.
What is the overall program concept in plain terms?
It is a targeted law enforcement and conservation intervention that uses trained detection dogs and professional handler teams to improve interdiction rates of illegal wildlife products at transit points where trafficking can be detected and disrupted.
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