Strengthening Law Enforcement Engagement with Repatriated Individuals
Can you apply?
This grant is for law enforcement agencies and organizations that engage with individuals returning from overseas, particularly those with extremism-related concerns.
Eligible applicants typically include state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. Federal agencies may also apply. Organizations must have law enforcement capacity or be partnered with law enforcement.
The grant supports training, coordination, and intelligence-sharing programs. Activities focus on vetting, risk assessment, and community safety protocols for repatriated individuals.
Geographic scope is nationwide, including U.S. territories. Applicants should demonstrate existing law enforcement infrastructure and expertise in counter-extremism or similar fields.
Program description
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) announces a competitive funding opportunity to improve law enforcement’s ability to engage productively with individuals repatriated from northeast Syria and Iraq in their countries of origin. This one-year program aims to help law enforcement prevent negative interactions with returnees, reduce local tensions including possible stigmatization, and lower the risk of terrorist radicalization and recidivism. The program will also support more effective monitoring of returnee populations and the establishment of early warning mechanisms for those who may be vulnerable to radicalization or reengagement in terrorist activity.
The target audience for this program includes law enforcement agencies and officials in countries receiving repatriated individuals from Syria and Iraq.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (detailed program description and implementation plan)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capability Statement (demonstrating law enforcement infrastructure)
- Letters of Support (from partner agencies)
- Evaluation Plan (metrics and outcomes assessment)
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of Counterterrorism
- 📞 703-516-1684
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.701 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$22,988,485
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$12,475,819
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$11,840,645
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$11,692,024
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$11,167,474
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$11,074,555
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$10,221,242
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$7,749,000
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$7,198,208
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$7,095,687
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State, local, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies can apply. Law enforcement-affiliated organizations with proper authorization may also qualify.
What types of activities does this grant fund?
The grant supports training programs, intelligence-sharing systems, and operational protocols for handling repatriated individuals. It may also fund coordination mechanisms between agencies.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is June 9, 2026. Applications open April 10, 2026, giving applicants approximately eight weeks to prepare.
How competitive is this funding?
Counter-terrorism grants from DOS are highly competitive. Strong applications demonstrate existing capacity, clear outcomes, and alignment with national security priorities.
What funding range should I expect?
Federal grants for law enforcement capacity typically range from $150,000 to $500,000, though this varies by program specifics.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your application on concrete law enforcement partnerships and existing infrastructure. Reviewers prioritize applicants with operational readiness.
- Clearly define success metrics. Show measurable outcomes like training completion rates or improved inter-agency communication.
- Address vetting and risk assessment procedures explicitly. Demonstrate how your agency will safely and fairly process returning individuals.
- Build in evaluation and reporting mechanisms from the start. Counter-terrorism grants require rigorous documentation and compliance tracking.
- Coordinate with community partners to show balanced approaches. Include victim advocates or civil rights monitors to strengthen credibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when law enforcement capacity is unclear or unproven. Weak proposals lack specific operational procedures or measurable outcomes.
Missing inter-agency coordination details weakens competitiveness significantly. Reviewers want evidence of existing partnerships and communication protocols.
Poor alignment with national counter-terrorism strategy signals misunderstanding of grant purpose.
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