Southern Cone Cooperation Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Sector Support
🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations supporting law enforcement and criminal justice capacity in Southern Cone partner countries to combat transnational criminal organizations and foreign terrorist organizations.
U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions with 501(c)(3) status may apply. U.S.-based for-profit organizations are also eligible. Foreign-based nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations may apply.
The program funds technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities. Activities must align with law enforcement cooperation and criminal justice sector support in the Southern Cone region.
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Program description
This program will enable INL to deliver timely technical assistance to key law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across SCC partner countries working to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and prevent foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) from operating in the region
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Standard Federal forms (SF-424 or equivalent)
- Project narrative with regional context and partner agency details
- Statement of work and deliverables aligned with TCO/FTO threat mitigation
- Organizational capacity documentation and past performance examples
- Letters of support from Southern Cone law enforcement or criminal justice partners
Program contact
- 👤 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
- 📞 202-890-9795
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 19.705 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$38,477,532
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$16,639,311
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$13,847,900
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$12,586,000
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$11,091,754
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$7,000,000
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$6,951,638
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$6,533,992
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$6,501,368
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$6,463,569
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 19.705). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $42,368,087 | |
| 2025 | $9,799,179 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based and foreign-based nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions (including 501(c)(3) entities), and for-profit organizations are all eligible. Your organization must be able to deliver technical assistance to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
What region does this grant focus on?
The Southern Cone Cooperation region. Activities must support partner countries in this geographic area combating transnational criminal organizations and foreign terrorist organizations.
What types of activities can be funded?
Technical assistance, training, and capacity-building support for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Activities should address combating TCOs and preventing FTO operations in the region.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from applicants.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is August 17, 2026. Applications must be submitted by this date. This is a single-award opportunity with $500,000 total funding available.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly articulate how your technical assistance strengthens law enforcement or criminal justice capacity in Southern Cone partner countries. Be specific about target agencies and impacts.
- Demonstrate your organization's prior experience working in the region or with similar law enforcement and criminal justice initiatives. Experience matters significantly.
- Align your proposal with U.S. foreign policy priorities in the Southern Cone. Reference relevant regional strategies and cooperation frameworks in your narrative.
- Build strong partnerships with in-country law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Letters of support from government partners strengthen competitiveness.
- Focus on sustainability and knowledge transfer. Show how communities and agencies will maintain improvements after technical assistance concludes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the complexity of cross-border law enforcement cooperation and regional political dynamics in the Southern Cone. Lack of clear, measurable indicators for law enforcement or criminal justice capacity improvements. Insufficient evidence of genuine in-country agency buy-in or partnership commitment.
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