Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Anti-Money Laundering System to Combat Transnational Organized Crime Networks
🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
Can you apply?
This grant is for U.S.-based organizations strengthening anti-money laundering systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Organizations must have expertise in financial crime investigation, law enforcement capacity building, or international development. The program supports work conducted in BiH to enhance institutional capacity for detecting and prosecuting money laundering linked to transnational organized crime.
Program description
Strengthen BiH’s institutional capacity to detect, investigate and prosecute complex money laundering operations linked to transnational criminal organizations that threaten U.S. security interests. This program will enhance financial investigative capabilities, improve interagency coordination, and build sustainable institutional expertise to combat evolving financial crime threats.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Statement of Work
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Evidence of BiH Government Support/MOUs with local partners
- Monitoring and 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 can apply for this grant?
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Review the full announcement for additional eligibility details.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $400,000 to $500,000 under a cooperative agreement structure.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant.
What activities does this grant support?
Building anti-money laundering capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including financial investigation capabilities, interagency coordination, and institutional expertise in combating financial crime.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is August 10, 2026 (fixed). Check the official announcement for any updates.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your organization's prior experience working on law enforcement capacity building or financial crime issues, ideally internationally.
- Show a clear understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina's current AML system gaps and how your project will address them.
- Emphasize sustainability: explain how institutional changes will persist after funding ends.
- Build strong partnerships with BiH government agencies and financial institutions in your proposal.
- Detail measurable outcomes like number of cases prosecuted, investigators trained, or systems improved.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Overstating what BiH institutions can accomplish without adequate technical support or training. Failing to establish partnerships with local law enforcement and financial authorities before applying. Proposing activities that duplicate existing donor-funded programs rather than filling genuine gaps.
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