Counter Wildlife Trafficking NOFO

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
U.S. EMBASSY Phnom Penh

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Funding Opportunity Title:  Counter Wildlife Trafficking NOFO
Funding Opportunity Number:  PAS-CB-600-21-PAS-0002
Deadline for Applications: August 30, 2021
Assistance Listing Number:  19.124
Total Amount Available: $31,600

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh, Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit grant applications to hold a series of events that strengthen efforts to combat wildlife trafficking (CWT) online in the Mekong region, engaging civil society and other responsible stakeholders to be responsive to community concerns surrounding CWT efforts and by relaying the findings to improve transparency and accountability promoting good governance.
This project will have a particular focus on Cambodia, a known transit hub for wildlife trafficking that often serves as an intermediary between African countries and onward regional destinations.   A central component of each proposal should include grassroots efforts that encourage host country communities to work with local governments to combat wildlife trafficking, and to improve good governance on the issue. Such events should include a conference or workshop in Phnom Penh that includes participants from all five Mekong countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam), including representatives from government and law enforcement, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society, industry and businesses, and others as appropriate. 
Proposals should aim to build awareness, promote responsible practices, improve coordination, and build a community of practice among tech industry, including eCommerce, social media, and other tech companies, and relevant government agencies.
 We encourage proposals to target the local and regional private sector, but also to leverage global efforts, such as the Global Coalition to End Wildlife Trafficking Online.  Strong proposals will also include community outreach and/or public awareness campaigns that encourage key stakeholders in the region to increase action and cooperation on countering the illegal wildlife trade. Please carefully follow all instructions below...
https://kh.usembassy.gov/counter-wildli ... king-nofo/