Opportunity Information: Apply for INLEA INLTC 17 004
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Mapping Wildlife Trafficking, Illegal Logging, and Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated (IUU) Fishing." The program is framed as a law enforcement and rule-of-law related effort, focused on improving understanding and visibility of transnational environmental crimes by supporting work that maps and analyzes these illicit activities. The legal authority cited for the award is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is commonly used to support international assistance programs tied to governance, security, and enforcement priorities.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number INLEA INLTC 17 004; CFDA 19.705) provides up to $1,550,000 in total funding, with an expected number of awards listed as one, meaning the Department anticipated selecting a single recipient to carry out the project. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, signaling that the expected outputs likely emphasize actionable information for enforcement, policy, investigations, or cross-border coordination rather than purely academic research.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) as well as private institutions of higher education. The notice also references qualified NGOs, educational institutions, and other qualified organizations, but the eligibility fields specifically highlight those two applicant types. In practical terms, the intended applicants would be organizations capable of handling complex data collection and analysis, producing credible mapping products, and translating findings into formats that government and partner stakeholders can use to target or disrupt trafficking networks and associated financial and logistical pathways.
The notice was created on May 3, 2017, with an original application deadline of July 2, 2017, and no closing-date explanation provided. Overall, the grant aims to support a structured mapping initiative that strengthens the evidence base around wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and IUU fishing, positioning the resulting information to assist enforcement and legal responses to these interconnected forms of illicit trade.Apply for INLEA INLTC 17 004
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mapping Wildlife Trafficking, Illegal Logging, and Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated (IUU) Fishing" 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 May 03, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 02, 2017 No Explanation. (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 $1,550,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Mapping Wildlife Trafficking, Illegal Logging, and Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated (IUU) Fishing."
Which U.S. government office 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 INLEA INLTC 17 004.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.705.
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is a law enforcement and rule-of-law related effort aimed at improving understanding and visibility of transnational environmental crimes. It supports work that maps and analyzes wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
What types of activities are intended to be supported?
Based on the description, supported activities center on structured mapping and analysis of illicit environmental activities, with an emphasis on producing actionable information that can assist enforcement, policy, investigations, or cross-border coordination.
Is this grant more focused on law enforcement outcomes or academic research?
The activity category is listed as Law, Justice, and Legal Services, which suggests the expected outputs emphasize actionable information for enforcement and legal or policy responses rather than purely academic research.
How much total funding is available?
Up to $1,550,000 in total funding is available under this opportunity.
How many awards does the Department expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one, indicating the Department anticipated selecting a single recipient to carry out the project.
What type of funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument listed is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What legal authority is cited for making this award?
The legal authority cited is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education) and private institutions of higher education.
Does the notice mention any other types of organizations?
Yes. The notice references qualified NGOs, educational institutions, and other qualified organizations, although the specific eligibility fields highlight U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding higher education) and private institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizational capabilities does this opportunity appear to require?
The notice suggests applicants should be capable of handling complex data collection and analysis, producing credible mapping products, and translating findings into formats usable by government and partner stakeholders to help target or disrupt trafficking networks and related financial and logistical pathways.
Which illicit activities are specifically in scope?
The opportunity explicitly focuses on mapping and analyzing wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
How is this work positioned in terms of broader policy goals?
The grant is framed as strengthening the evidence base around these interconnected forms of illicit trade, with the resulting information positioned to assist enforcement and legal responses.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on May 3, 2017.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline listed was July 2, 2017.
Was any explanation provided for the closing date?
No closing-date explanation was provided in the information given.
Is the opportunity described as discretionary?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is meant by "transnational environmental crimes" in the context of this opportunity?
In the context provided, the term refers to illicit activities such as wildlife trafficking, illegal logging, and IUU fishing that operate across borders and are relevant to enforcement, rule-of-law, and cross-border coordination efforts.
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