Counter Wildlife Trafficking NOFO
ID: 335224Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Cambodia (DOS-KHM)

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/335224

Additional Information

https://kh.usembassy.gov/counter-wildlife-trafficking-nofo/
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Cambodia is inviting proposals for the Counter Wildlife Trafficking (CWT) initiative, aimed at engaging local and international NGOs in a series of events focused on combating wildlife trafficking in the Mekong region. The program seeks to enhance transboundary cooperation among government, NGOs, and the private sector, while educating communities about the challenges of online wildlife trafficking and improving local governance. The total funding available for this grant is approximately $31,600, with applications due by August 30, 2021, and the project expected to commence on October 1, 2021, lasting until July 30, 2022. Interested applicants can reach out to Samphos Pin at pasexchanges@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Samphos Pin Grantor
    855-12827917
    pasexchanges@state.gov
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