SFOP0009700: Countering the Trafficking of Protected Marine Species in South Asia
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Balanced Prosecution of Transnational Organized Crime Cases (OFOP0003790). Status: Closes November 9, 2026 (2 days left). It is in our archive of Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement notices from 2023.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 20, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Trans-National Crime awards averaged $1.3 million; this notice allows up to $1.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (62% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Trans-National Crime grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Trans-National Crime (19.705) awarded $352 million across 264 grant awards, an average of $1.3 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for State Courts | Virginia | 13 | $91.8 million |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | New York | 22 | $37.1 million |
| Traffic International | 16 | $19.0 million | |
| World Wildlife Fund, Inc. | District of Columbia | 6 | $13.6 million |
| The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime | 3 | $10.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, OFOP0003790, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.
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