# Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0009700-countering-the-trafficking-of-protected-marine-species-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347673

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 2 awards. Applications closed on June 20, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0009700 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 20, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.705 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This program aims to deepen the understanding of the impacts and extent of illicit trade networks associated with marine wildlife trafficking and to combat the trafficking of CITES-listed marine species within Bay of Bengal, Andaman Sea, and Laccadive Sea surrounding India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Maldives. In addition, it aims to strengthen legal protections for marine species and enhance the capacity and ability of maritime law enforcement agencies and maritime border protection to identify, interdict, and investigate illegal trade in marine species.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0009700 still open?

No. It closed on June 20, 2023. A newer notice is open: OFOP0003790, closes November 9, 2026 (2 days left).

### Who can apply for Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia?

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from nonprofits.

### What is the deadline for Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia?

Closed June 20, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.5 million each.

### Who has won Trans-National Crime grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Center for State Courts, Wildlife Conservation Society, Traffic International. The program made 264 awards worth $352 million in that time.