Disrupting Transnational Criminal Organizations Through Advanced Forensic Capabilities in Morocco
🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S. and foreign nonprofits and educational institutions supporting forensic science capacity-building in Morocco. U.S. applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or tax-exempt educational institutions. Foreign nonprofits and educational institutions are also eligible. The project advances Morocco's forensic capabilities to disrupt transnational criminal organizations.
Award amounts range from $1.5 million to $2.1 million. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in law enforcement support, forensic science, or international criminal justice work. This is a competitive grant requiring a strong project narrative and organizational capacity.
The program focuses on international criminal justice and law enforcement capacity-building. Projects must align with U.S. foreign policy objectives and INL's strategic priorities for law enforcement assistance.
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Program description
The proposed project will advance Morocco’s forensic science capabilities and build on INL’s successful support that established Morocco as a global leader in forensics.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 Federal Application Form
- Project Narrative (detailed description of forensic capacity-building activities)
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Letters of Commitment from Moroccan government/law enforcement partners
- Organizational background and relevant experience
- Evaluation plan
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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions can apply. Foreign nonprofits and educational institutions are also eligible.
What is the funding amount?
Awards range from $1.5 million to $2.1 million per project. No cost-sharing is required.
What types of activities does this grant support?
The grant supports forensic science capacity-building, training, equipment, and technical assistance to advance Morocco's law enforcement capabilities.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is September 9, 2026. This is a fixed, non-rolling deadline.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a highly competitive international grant. Applicants should have strong expertise in forensic science, law enforcement, or international criminal justice work.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record in international law enforcement assistance or forensic science training and capacity-building.
- Connect your project directly to INL's strategic priorities for combating transnational criminal organizations and building partner country capacity.
- Include detailed letters of commitment from Moroccan government agencies and law enforcement partners showing strong host-country buy-in.
- Clearly define measurable outcomes tied to forensic capability improvements and quantifiable impacts on law enforcement effectiveness.
- Address how your project builds on or complements INL's previous successful forensic science initiatives in Morocco.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak host-country partnerships. Many applicants fail to demonstrate genuine commitment from Moroccan law enforcement agencies. Unclear connection to INL priorities. Proposals that don't align with U.S. foreign policy and international law enforcement objectives struggle. Unrealistic timelines. Underestimating the complexity of capacity-building in forensic science requires sufficient project duration.
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