Combatting Transnational Organized Crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina through Enhanced Forensic Accounting
🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
Can you apply?
This grant is for international organizations, foreign government agencies, and U.S.-based nonprofits and institutions working in partnership with Bosnian law enforcement and financial authorities. Activities supported include developing forensic accounting capacity, training prosecutors and investigators in financial crime investigation, designing case management systems for money laundering and organized crime investigations, and creating mutual legal assistance frameworks. The program focuses exclusively on Bosnia and Herzegovina, targeting enhancement of financial investigation capabilities to combat transnational organized crime networks, drug trafficking proceeds, and corruption related to criminal organizations. Eligible applicants typically include law enforcement training institutions, anti-corruption organizations, and international development organizations with prior experience in financial investigations or law enforcement capacity building.
This grant is for international organizations, foreign government agencies, and U.S.-based nonprofits and institutions working in partnership with Bosnian law enforcement and financial authorities. Activities supported include developing forensic accounting capacity, training prosecutors and investigators in financial crime investigation, designing case management systems for money laundering and organized crime investigations, and creating mutual legal assistance frameworks. The program focuses exclusively on Bosnia and Herzegovina, targeting enhancement of financial investigation capabilities to combat transnational organized crime networks, drug trafficking proceeds, and corruption related to criminal organizations. Eligible applicants typically include law enforcement training institutions, anti-corruption organizations, and international development organizations with prior experience in financial investigations or law enforcement capacity building.
Program description
To investigate and prosecute transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) through enhanced forensic accounting training. Transnational criminal organizations actively exploit BiH and the (Balkan route) to traffic narcotics, weapons, and migrants, laundering hundreds of millions of dollars annually. BiH prosecutors and investigators currently lack the specialized financial investigation skills needed to effectively disrupt these networks.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for international organizations, foreign government agencies, and U.S.-based nonprofits and institutions working in partnership with Bosnian law enforcement and financial authorities. Activities supported include developing forensic accounting capacity, training prosecutors and investigators in financial crime investigation, designing case management systems for money laundering and organized crime investigations, and creating mutual legal assistance frameworks. The program focuses exclusively on Bosnia and Herzegovina, targeting enhancement of financial investigation capabilities to combat transnational organized crime networks, drug trafficking proceeds, and corruption related to criminal organizations. Eligible applicants typically include law enforcement training institutions, anti-corruption organizations, and international development organizations with prior experience in financial investigations or law enforcement capacity building.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application for Grants and Cooperative Agreements
- Project Narrative (typically 15–20 pages describing need, objectives, approach, timeline, and evaluation)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Letters of Support and MOU (Memoranda of Understanding) from Bosnian partner agencies
- Organizational Capacity documentation and past performance on similar programs
- Evaluation Plan with measurable performance indicators
- Timeline/Work Plan with key milestones
- Evidence of tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter for U.S. nonprofits)
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?
Typically U.S. nonprofits, universities, international organizations, and foreign government agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina with relevant law enforcement or financial crime expertise. Direct applications from for-profit firms are generally not eligible unless as subcontractors to nonprofit lead applicants.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2026. The application period opens May 14, 2026, allowing approximately two months for submission preparation.
What activities does this grant fund?
Eligible activities include forensic accounting training, development of financial investigation protocols, prosecutorial capacity building, case management system design, and technical assistance in money laundering investigations related to organized crime.
How competitive is this program?
DOS-INL grants are moderately to highly competitive. Strong applications typically demonstrate established partnerships with Bosnian authorities, clear sustainability plans, and measurable outcomes in law enforcement capacity. Previous experience in similar international law enforcement settings is strongly preferred.
What is the typical funding range?
DOS-INL grants for international programming typically range from $500,000 to $3 million for multi-year projects, though award amounts vary significantly based on scope and proposal competitiveness. Consult the official NOFO for specific funding guidance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Establish and document a strong partnership with relevant Bosnian law enforcement, prosecution, and financial regulatory agencies before applying; DOS values demonstrated commitment from host country counterparts.
- Demonstrate how your proposed forensic accounting training or systems will directly improve investigation and prosecution outcomes for organized crime cases with specific, measurable metrics.
- Address sustainability explicitly: explain how capacity will be maintained and built upon after grant funding ends, including local staffing, resources, and institutional commitment from Bosnian partners.
- Align your proposal with broader U.S. State Department regional priorities and Bosnia and Herzegovina's national strategies on organized crime and financial investigation; reference relevant interagency coordination.
- Include a detailed budget narrative that separates costs for training delivery, curriculum development, systems implementation, and long-term technical assistance, with clear justification for international travel and expatriate staffing if applicable.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications often fail by overestimating Bosnia and Herzegovina's existing forensic accounting infrastructure or underestimating the timeline needed to build sustainable capacity within local institutions. Another frequent weakness is insufficient evidence of genuine, ongoing partnership with Bosnian law enforcement and financial agencies—DOS INL funds joint capacity building, not externally-imposed programs. Finally, proposals lacking clear sustainability plans or exit strategies that create dependency on continued U.S. funding are at a significant disadvantage.
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