The Office of Ecology and Natural Resource Conservation of the Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science (OES) at the Department of State announces a Request for Applications for management of the project entitled, Establishing a Global System of Regional Wildlife Enforcement Networks: Assessing Establishment of an Andean Wildlife Enforcement Network ($49,500) and Building ASEAN-WEN Capacity to Combat Illegal Trade in Marine Turtles and other Marine Species ($148,500). The Initiative aims to evaluate opportunities to develop and an Andean Wildlife Enforcement Network, and strengthen the marine turtle component of ASEAN-WEN training efforts. The Grantee and its partners (if any) will work collaboratively with OES and U.S. Embassy staff as appropriate to further develop ASEAN-WEN and explore opportunities for an additional regional network to interdict illegal wildlife trade. Total U.S. Department of State funding for this grant is $198,000. The Grantee is expected to do cost sharing. Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and International Organizations (IOs) with experience in the work described in the program goals and activities are encouraged to submit proposals. Contact Person: Antoinette Condo Bureau of Oceans, Environment, and Science
[email protected] Phone: (202) 647-0657, Fax: (202) 736-7351 Please carefully read the entire solicitation package if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline.