The U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics Law Enforcement awarded a $1,822,594.21 Project Grant (CFDA 19.705 Trans-National Crime) to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) on October 1, 2024 to support the safeguarding of wildlife within Asia's protected and priority non-protected areas from poaching and trafficking. WCS, operating as the Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Park, is a non-profit organization with expertise in biodiversity protection, habitat conservation, and wildlife management. This federal grant funding will enable WCS to implement diverse international conservation initiatives, including anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and community engagement programs focused on endangered species like tigers, elephants, and great apes in Asia. The Trans-National Crime grant program supports a range of projects to minimize the impact of transnational crime and criminal networks on the U.S. and its allies through enhanced international cooperation and foreign assistance.
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