Strengthening Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption
🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen law enforcement capacity for organized crime and corruption investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and 501(c)(3) educational institutions can apply. Foreign-based nonprofits and educational institutions are also eligible. The program funds technical assistance, training, and institutional reforms for Bosnian prosecutors and judges working on complex organized crime and corruption cases.
Activities include mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, capacity building for specialized departments, and legal reforms. This is a targeted, international grant focused on law enforcement strengthening in the Balkans region.
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen law enforcement capacity for organized crime and corruption investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and 501(c)(3) educational institutions can apply. Foreign-based nonprofits and educational institutions are also eligible. The program funds technical assistance, training, and institutional reforms for Bosnian prosecutors and judges working on complex organized crime and corruption cases.
Activities include mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, capacity building for specialized departments, and legal reforms. This is a targeted, international grant focused on law enforcement strengthening in the Balkans region.
Program description
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State seeks applications from qualified organizations to implement a program aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of the Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS). Bosnia and Herzegovina sits along the “Balkan route” for drug and weapons trafficking, and BiH-based criminals are key members of powerful transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that cooperate with global cartels, launder hundreds of millions of dollars through BiH, and rely on corruption and weak judicial capacity to evade accountability. This program will address critical gaps in prosecutorial expertise, interagency coordination, and international cooperation by strengthening the capacity of FBiH and RS Specialized Department prosecutors and judges to effectively investigate, prosecute, and secure convictions in complex organized crime and corruption cases. Through targeted technical assistance, mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, and institutional and legal reforms, the program will degrade TCO networks that threaten U.S. security, undermine governance, and destabilize a key European partner.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for organizations working to strengthen law enforcement capacity for organized crime and corruption investigations in Bosnia and Herzegovina. U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and 501(c)(3) educational institutions can apply. Foreign-based nonprofits and educational institutions are also eligible. The program funds technical assistance, training, and institutional reforms for Bosnian prosecutors and judges working on complex organized crime and corruption cases.
Activities include mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, capacity building for specialized departments, and legal reforms. This is a targeted, international grant focused on law enforcement strengthening in the Balkans region.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity/Experience Statement
- CV/Resumes for key personnel
- Letters of support or partnership agreements from Bosnian institutions
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
- 📞 202-890-9795
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.703 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$65,863,884
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$62,410,000
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$33,153,617
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$19,342,430
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$11,994,629
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$9,228,097
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$7,982,775
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$7,582,625
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$7,538,812
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$6,820,980
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.703). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $94,426,720 | |
| 2025 | $2,600,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S. nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and 501(c)(3) educational institutions are eligible. Foreign nonprofits and educational institutions can also apply.
What is the deadline and award amount?
The deadline is August 6, 2026. Awards range from $500,000 to $550,000.
What activities does this grant fund?
The program funds technical assistance, mentoring partnerships, capacity building for prosecutors and judges, and institutional reforms focused on organized crime and corruption.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
Where will the program operate?
The program targets the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska to strengthen their specialized departments.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on how your organization will provide technical assistance and mentoring to Bosnian prosecutors and judges.
- Demonstrate existing relationships or partnerships with U.S. law enforcement, prosecutors, or judicial experts who can deliver effective mentoring.
- Address the specific security gaps identified: prosecutorial expertise, interagency coordination, and international cooperation capacity.
- Include a clear implementation plan with timelines and measurable outcomes for prosecutor and judge training.
- Show how your program will degrade transnational criminal organization networks operating in the region.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak or nonexistent partnerships with U.S. prosecutors who can deliver mentoring. Vague descriptions of how technical assistance will translate into actual institutional capacity building. Failing to address both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska in your program design.
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