Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0004251
The grant opportunity titled "Building Trilateral Cooperation between Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam to Combat Wildlife Trafficking" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0004251) was a discretionary U.S. government funding solicitation issued by the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It was designed to support a single project that would strengthen coordinated action among Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam against wildlife trafficking, with the larger aim of disrupting and dismantling the transnational criminal networks behind these crimes. The program sits under CFDA 19.705, which is commonly associated with INL rule of law and law enforcement capacity-building efforts that have an international crime and security focus.
At its core, the opportunity sought to "leverage three MOUs" between the three countries. In practical terms, that means the project was expected to use existing memoranda of understanding as the formal foundation for deeper operational cooperation, rather than starting from scratch with new diplomatic arrangements. The emphasis on trilateral cooperation signals that the trafficking challenge was being approached as a connected supply-and-demand chain problem, where actions in one country alone are not enough. Mozambique and South Africa are often linked to source and transit dynamics in parts of southern Africa, while Vietnam is frequently positioned as a key destination or transit hub in certain wildlife trafficking routes. The intended outcome was joint, cross-border action that improves the ability of law enforcement and relevant agencies to coordinate investigations, share information, and pursue network-based cases that reach beyond any single jurisdiction.
The funding instrument was a grant, and the activity category was listed as "Other," indicating the project could include a mix of program elements that do not fit neatly into a single standard category, such as training, operational coordination, technical assistance, and structured collaboration mechanisms. The award ceiling was $1,000,000, and the agency anticipated making one award, meaning applicants were competing for a single, relatively large, flagship-style project rather than multiple smaller grants. This structure typically implies a preference for a lead implementer capable of coordinating across three national contexts, managing partners, and producing concrete, measurable cooperation outcomes within the project period.
The solicitation was created on March 20, 2018, and originally closed on May 21, 2018, providing roughly two months for applicants to develop a proposal. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full notice, which usually indicates the competition may have been open to a range of non-federal entities such as non-governmental organizations, international organizations, or other qualified implementers with relevant technical and regional experience. Overall, the opportunity focused less on isolated anti-poaching activities and more on building a sustained trilateral framework that turns existing agreements into real joint enforcement efforts aimed at the higher-level trafficking organizations that profit from illegal wildlife trade.Apply for SFOP0004251
- 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 "Building Trilateral Cooperation between Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam to Combat Wildlife Trafficking" 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 Mar 20, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 21, 2018. (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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1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building Trilateral Cooperation between Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam to Combat Wildlife Trafficking."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0004251.
3) Which U.S. government agency issued this solicitation?
The solicitation was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
4) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program sits under CFDA 19.705, commonly associated with INL rule of law and law enforcement capacity-building efforts with an international crime and security focus.
5) What problem was this grant designed to address?
This grant focused on combating wildlife trafficking by strengthening coordinated action among Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam, with the broader aim of disrupting and dismantling the transnational criminal networks behind wildlife trafficking.
6) What is the main purpose of the project being funded?
The project was intended to strengthen trilateral cooperation so that relevant agencies can better coordinate investigations, share information, and pursue network-based cases that extend beyond any single country’s jurisdiction.
7) How many awards was the agency expecting to make?
The agency anticipated making one award.
8) What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000.
9) What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a grant.
10) What was the activity category for the solicitation?
The activity category was listed as "Other," indicating the project could include a mix of program elements not limited to a single standard category.
11) What kinds of activities could the project include?
Based on the description, the project could include a combination of training, operational coordination, technical assistance, and structured collaboration mechanisms to support trilateral enforcement cooperation.
12) What does "trilateral cooperation" mean in this context?
It refers to coordinated efforts among Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam to address wildlife trafficking as a connected cross-border problem rather than isolated national issues, reflecting trafficking routes that can involve source, transit, and destination dynamics across these countries.
13) Why were Mozambique, South Africa, and Vietnam specifically emphasized?
The solicitation framed the trafficking challenge as a supply-and-demand chain problem. Mozambique and South Africa were linked to source and transit dynamics in parts of southern Africa, while Vietnam was frequently positioned as a key destination or transit hub in certain wildlife trafficking routes.
14) What were the intended outcomes of the project?
The intended outcome was joint, cross-border action that improves the ability of law enforcement and relevant agencies to coordinate investigations, share information, and pursue network-based cases targeting the criminal networks that profit from illegal wildlife trade.
15) What does it mean that the project should "leverage three MOUs"?
It means the project was expected to use existing memoranda of understanding among the three countries as the formal foundation for deeper operational cooperation, rather than creating new diplomatic agreements from the ground up.
16) Was the opportunity focused on anti-poaching activities?
The emphasis was less on isolated anti-poaching activities and more on building a sustained trilateral framework that turns existing agreements into practical joint enforcement efforts aimed at higher-level trafficking organizations.
17) When was the solicitation created?
The solicitation was created on March 20, 2018.
18) When did the application period close?
The solicitation originally closed on May 21, 2018.
19) How long did applicants have to prepare and submit proposals?
From March 20, 2018 to May 21, 2018, applicants had roughly two months to develop and submit a proposal.
20) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice. This typically indicates eligibility may have included a range of non-federal entities such as non-governmental organizations, international organizations, or other qualified implementers with relevant technical and regional experience.
21) What kind of applicant would this opportunity likely favor?
Because the agency anticipated one relatively large award intended as a flagship-style project, it likely required a lead implementer capable of coordinating across three national contexts, managing partners, and producing concrete, measurable cooperation outcomes during the project period.
22) What makes this a "single project" solicitation?
The solicitation was structured around one anticipated award, meaning applicants were competing to implement one major project rather than multiple smaller awards to different organizations.
23) What is meant by "discretionary" funding in this description?
It indicates this was a competitive funding solicitation where the agency had discretion to select a recipient based on the competition’s criteria, rather than a formula-based allocation.
24) What was the overall strategic aim beyond day-to-day coordination?
The larger aim was to disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal networks involved in wildlife trafficking, not just address individual incidents.
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