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 U.S. and foreign organizations working on law enforcement and criminal justice support in the Southern Cone region. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions (501(c)(3) or 501(c)(26) tax-exempt status). Foreign-based nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions also qualify. U.S.-based and foreign-based for-profit organizations may apply. Priority focus is technical assistance to combat transnational criminal organizations and prevent terrorist operations in Southern Cone partner countries.
Activities supported include delivering technical assistance to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Work must target capacity-building and institutional strengthening in partner countries. Projects addressing transnational organized crime and counterterrorism are emphasized.
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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
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Background and History
- Letters of Support (from partner agencies in Southern Cone countries)
- Statement of Organizational Capacity
- Compliance Documentation
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.
FAQ
What organizations can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based nonprofits, NGOs, and 501(c)(3) educational institutions qualify. Foreign nonprofits, NGOs, and educational institutions also eligible. For-profit organizations (U.S. and foreign) may apply.
What geographic region does this grant cover?
The grant focuses on the Southern Cone region, supporting law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in partner countries there.
What types of activities does this fund?
Technical assistance to law enforcement and criminal justice sectors. Focus includes combating transnational criminal organizations and preventing terrorist organization operations.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, there is no cost-sharing requirement for this grant.
What is the funding level for this grant?
The award is $500,000. This is a fixed, single award with no variation in funding amounts.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly demonstrate your organization's expertise in law enforcement or criminal justice assistance in the Southern Cone region. Prior work helps strengthen competitiveness.
- Focus your proposal on specific, measurable outcomes for partner country agencies. Vague promises of "capacity-building" won't stand out.
- Emphasize how your technical assistance directly addresses transnational criminal organizations or terrorist threats. Show regional impact, not just organizational interests.
- Build strong relationships with in-country law enforcement and justice partners before applying. Letters of support are essential.
- Detail your logistical capacity to deliver in-country technical assistance. Reviewers need confidence in on-ground execution and sustainability.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals lacking concrete partnerships with Southern Cone law enforcement agencies fail. Applicants must demonstrate active in-country relationships. Generic capacity-building language without specific criminal justice or counterterrorism focus gets rejected. Reviewers want clear connections to TCO/FTO threats. Overly ambitious scope covering multiple countries without realistic staffing or budget allocation signals weak planning and receives low scores.
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