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ClosedOpportunity OFOP0002785

Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · Department of State

At a glance

Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (Department of State). The application deadline was July 20, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $2.5M, with about 1 award expected and $2.5M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).

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Key facts

Posted
May 20, 2026
Close date
Jul 20, 2026
Award floor
$2,500,000
Award ceiling
$2,500,000
Est. total funding
$2,500,000
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

For the full list of eligible applicants, please refer to Section C: Eligibility Information, in the NOFO Announcement added to the attachment section.

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.

This project will support the development of sustainable maritime legal capacity within the Philippine Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other relevant agencies. Through technical training, legal advisory support, interagency coordination, and professional exchanges, the initiative aims to strengthen institutional expertise in maritime law, UNCLOS, arbitration, litigation strategy, and maritime case development. The project will support establishment of long-term training and knowledge-transfer mechanisms, including a multiyear training roadmap, Training-of-Trainers framework, and development of maritime legal reference materials. By building durable, in-house maritime legal expertise and strengthening rules-based approaches to maritime legal issues, the initiative supports regional stability, lawful commerce, and partner self-reliance in the Indo-Pacific.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 19.703

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$94.4M
FY25$2.6M
FY26— est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.703. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $2.5m, total estimated program funding is $2,500,000 and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.

How do I apply for “Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity OFOP0002785), 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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