ClosedOpportunity OFOP0002496

Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · Department of State

At a glance

Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (Department of State). The application deadline was April 6, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $1.5M, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.705 (Trans-National Crime).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Feb 6, 2026Posted
Apr 6, 2026Application deadline

Posted: Feb 6, 2026
Close date: Apr 6, 2026
Award floor: $1,000,000
Award ceiling: $1,500,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: 1
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

To carry out a project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico. This project will advance U.S. security interests by promoting a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, prosecution, and legal reform. The initiative will engage stakeholders in key Mexican states to implement intelligence-driven prevention strategies, strengthen public advocacy, enhance prosecutorial capacity, support disengagement programs, and advance legislative reform to criminalize organized crime recruitment. These efforts will disrupt criminal networks that facilitate the flow of illicit drugs, violence, and illegal migration into the United States. By fostering stability and the rule of law in Mexico, this project not only supports our regional partners but also directly contributes to the safety and security of the United States

Additional information from the agency ↗

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Grants.gov.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.705Trans-National CrimeProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.705

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$42.4M

FY25

$9.8M

FY26

— est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.705. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Who was funded under ALN 19.705

Historical data · not a prediction

Since October 1, 2023, 190 grant awards had funding actions under Trans-National Crime, with 48 sub-awards passed on to other organizations. These are program-wide awards, not awards from this specific notice.

NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS$48.3M
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY$15.6M
FOCUSED CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS, INC.$5.93M
TRAFFIC INTERNATIONAL$4.76M
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE ENTERPRISE, INC.$4.02M

Recipients, states, recent awards and sub-awards →Source: USAspending.gov.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
StarrND@state.gov
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico”?

The official notice names these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $1.5m and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002496), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

Closes in 7 daysALN 19.705