Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · Department of State
At a glance
Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (Department of State). The application deadline was March 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
- Mar 6, 2026Application deadline
- Posted
- Feb 6, 2026
- Close date
- Mar 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 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations; (NGOs)Foreign-based educational institutions
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
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 design and implement a cartel anti-recruitment initiative that will detect, monitor, analyze, and forecast cartel recruitment trends and their impact on cartel operations in Mexico.
This project addresses transnational organized crime at its source, particularly cartel recruitment. The development of the Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH) looks to advance a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America by disrupting fentanyl supply chains through reduced cartel recruitment; strengthen border security by weakening criminal control of smuggling and migration routes along the U.S.–Mexico border; enhancing U.S. community safety by addressing the root causes of organized crime and drug trafficking; and promoting regional stability by strengthening Mexico’s institutional capacity and reducing violence that drives irregular migration and undermines governance.
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?Reported obligations under ALN 19.705
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
StarrND@state.gov
202-890-9795
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH”?
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 “Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH”?
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 “Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002504), 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.
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