Opportunity Information: Apply for OES OER 16 001
The Community Support for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in the Heart of Borneo through Sustainable Livelihoods opportunity is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant issued through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), specifically the Office of Conservation and Water. It supports on-the-ground, community-centered work in the Heart of Borneo region that links biodiversity and forest conservation with practical measures to reduce wildlife trafficking. The core idea is to strengthen protection of forests and wildlife by pairing sustainable natural resource management with capacity-building that improves interdiction and local ability to prevent trafficking.
The grant is designed to contribute to conservation and sustainable management across the Heart of Borneo landscape, an area described as roughly 24 million hectares of highly biodiverse equatorial rainforest spanning about a third of the island of Borneo/Kalimantan. The work aligns with the broader Heart of Borneo Initiative, which aims to build and maintain a multi-stakeholder coalition and a connected network of protected areas and sustainably managed forests. A key component emphasized in the opportunity is wildlife trafficking interdiction, with particular attention to priority locations in East Kalimantan (Indonesia) and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak. The initiative itself is led by the three countries that share the Heart of Borneo region: Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia, and the grant is meant to complement that international cooperation framework rather than operate in isolation.
Funding is capped at 99,000 USD (award ceiling) drawn from FY 2015 Economic Support Funds, and the opportunity anticipates making a single award. The initial period of performance is two years, indicating the Department is looking for a project plan that can launch quickly, deliver tangible capacity and livelihood outcomes within 24 months, and show clear linkages between community benefits and reduced incentives or opportunities for wildlife trafficking. The funding activity categories listed for this opportunity include environment, community development, and employment/labor and training, which signals that competitive proposals likely need to combine conservation outcomes with livelihood or workforce elements that are realistic for local communities and that reduce reliance on illegal wildlife trade.
Eligible applicants are relatively broad and include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities under the listing. The notice also specifies that foreign NGOs and foreign public entities may apply, which is important given that implementation is expected in Borneo and may be led by regional or local organizations with direct presence and partnerships in Indonesia and Malaysia (and potentially Brunei, depending on project design). The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.017, and the funding opportunity number is OES OER 16 001. The opportunity was created on 2016-06-17 with an original closing date of 2016-08-01.
In practical terms, this grant is best understood as supporting projects that help communities pursue sustainable livelihoods while simultaneously strengthening local and regional capacity to detect, disrupt, and prevent wildlife trafficking. That can include training, community-based systems, or coordination efforts that improve enforcement effectiveness and community reporting, alongside livelihood approaches that reduce economic drivers of poaching and illegal trade. The emphasis on a coalition approach and a network of protected and sustainably managed areas suggests proposals should show strong coordination with existing Heart of Borneo partners, government counterparts, and local stakeholders, and should explain how activities will produce measurable conservation and trafficking-interdiction benefits over the two-year project period.Apply for OES OER 16 001
- The Bureau of Oceans - Int. Environmental - Scientific in the community development, employment, labor and training, environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Community Support for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in the Heart of Borneo through Sustainable Livelihoods" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-06-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-08-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Community Support for Combating Wildlife Trafficking in the Heart of Borneo through Sustainable Livelihoods.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant from the U.S. Department of State, issued through the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), specifically the Office of Conservation and Water.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant supports on-the-ground, community-centered work in the Heart of Borneo that links biodiversity and forest conservation with practical measures to reduce wildlife trafficking. The core idea is to strengthen protection of forests and wildlife by pairing sustainable natural resource management and sustainable livelihoods with capacity-building that improves interdiction and local ability to prevent trafficking.
Where will projects be implemented?
Projects are expected to focus on the Heart of Borneo landscape, described as roughly 24 million hectares of highly biodiverse equatorial rainforest spanning about a third of the island of Borneo/Kalimantan.
Are there priority geographic areas within the Heart of Borneo?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes wildlife trafficking interdiction with particular attention to priority locations in East Kalimantan (Indonesia) and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak.
How does this grant relate to the Heart of Borneo Initiative?
The work aligns with the broader Heart of Borneo Initiative, which aims to build and maintain a multi-stakeholder coalition and a connected network of protected areas and sustainably managed forests. The grant is intended to complement that international cooperation framework rather than operate in isolation.
Which countries are involved in the Heart of Borneo Initiative?
The initiative is led by the three countries that share the Heart of Borneo region: Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
What types of activities does the grant support?
Based on the description, supported activities are those that connect community benefits with conservation and reduced wildlife trafficking. This can include capacity-building efforts that improve interdiction and prevention (such as training, community-based systems, and coordination), alongside sustainable livelihood approaches that reduce economic drivers of poaching and illegal trade.
Is wildlife trafficking interdiction a required focus?
The opportunity places a strong emphasis on wildlife trafficking interdiction and improving the ability to detect, disrupt, and prevent trafficking, while also strengthening sustainable livelihood options for communities.
What are the funding activity categories listed for this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed are environment, community development, and employment/labor and training.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling is USD 99,000.
What is the source of funds?
Funding is drawn from FY 2015 Economic Support Funds.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
How long is the period of performance?
The initial period of performance is two years, indicating a project plan should be able to launch quickly and deliver tangible outcomes within 24 months.
What outcomes does the funder appear to be looking for over the two-year period?
Based on the description, the Department is looking for tangible capacity and livelihood outcomes within 24 months, with clear linkages between community benefits and reduced incentives or opportunities for wildlife trafficking, plus measurable conservation and trafficking-interdiction benefits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including those without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education), as well as other eligible entities under the listing.
Can foreign organizations apply?
Yes. The notice specifies that foreign NGOs and foreign public entities may apply.
Why does the opportunity allow foreign applicants?
The work is expected to be implemented in Borneo and may be led by regional or local organizations with direct presence and partnerships in Indonesia and Malaysia (and potentially Brunei, depending on project design).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.017.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OES OER 16 001.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it originally due?
The opportunity was created on 2016-06-17 with an original closing date of 2016-08-01.
What does “community-centered” mean in the context of this grant?
In this opportunity, “community-centered” refers to on-the-ground work that pairs conservation goals with practical benefits for local communities, especially through sustainable livelihoods and capacity-building that helps communities and partners prevent and reduce wildlife trafficking.
What kind of coordination is expected from applicants?
The emphasis on a coalition approach and a network of protected and sustainably managed areas suggests proposals should show strong coordination with existing Heart of Borneo partners, government counterparts, and local stakeholders, and explain how activities fit within the broader initiative.
What makes a proposal a good fit for this opportunity based on the description?
A good fit is a proposal that integrates (1) conservation and sustainable natural resource management, (2) realistic community livelihood or workforce elements, and (3) capacity-building that improves wildlife trafficking interdiction and prevention, with clear, measurable benefits over the two-year period and alignment with the Heart of Borneo Initiative.
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