Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Organized Crime Specialized Departments for Organized Crime Through Expert Advisory Support
🏛 U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Can you apply?
This grant is for expert consultants selected by the U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina to provide advisory support to anti-organized crime departments. The work is conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, focusing on strengthening prosecutorial capacity in both the Federation and Republika Srpska. Experts deliver mentoring sessions, participate in legal reform working groups, and provide case-based guidance to prosecutors, judges, and investigators.
Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in organized crime prosecution, criminal investigation, or judicial reform. U.S. citizenship is not explicitly stated but is typical for INL advisory roles. The selected expert or experts will work directly with local law enforcement and judicial institutions.
Activities supported include structured advisory sessions, legal reform participation, and case mentoring. The work is designed to strengthen capacity to prosecute high-level organized crime and corruption cases, including those with U.S. nexus.
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Program description
INL announces a funding opportunity for qualified individuals to provide expert advisory and mentoring support to specialized anti-organized crime and corruption departments in Bosnia and Herzegovina, covering both the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republika Srpska. Criminal networks in Bosnia and Herzegovina have documented links to Western Hemisphere cartels that launder drug proceeds and shield corrupt officials, directly threatening U.S. security and economic interests. Bosnia and Herzegovina sits on the Balkan Route, a key corridor for narcotics, weapons, and migrant smuggling.
The selected expert or experts will strengthen prosecutorial capacity within the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Specialized Department for Corruption and Organized Crime, known as POSKOK, and its Republika Srpska counterpart by delivering structured advisory sessions, participating in legal reform working groups, and providing case-based mentoring to prosecutors, judges, and investigators. Key objectives include strengthening prosecutorial methodology aligned with the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2014 Law on the Suppression of Corruption and Organized Crime, and developing a structured case prioritization framework to help departments manage complex, high-level caseloads and identify cases with a U.S. nexus.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Application Form (standard INL format)
- Statement of Qualifications highlighting organized crime/judicial expertise
- Proposed Work Plan with timeline and deliverables
- CV or Professional Resume
- References from prior advisory or prosecution work
Program contact
- 👤 U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 📞 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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$43,153,617
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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?
Expert individuals with demonstrable experience in organized crime prosecution, criminal investigation, or judicial reform are eligible. The U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina selects qualified advisors.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is September 28, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities are funded?
Funded activities include expert advisory sessions, legal reform working group participation, case-based mentoring to prosecutors and judges, and development of case prioritization frameworks.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $50,000,000 to $75,000,000 for this expert advisory support opportunity.
Is cost-sharing required?
No cost-sharing or matching funds are required for this grant.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your track record with organized crime prosecution or judicial reform in international contexts. Detailed case examples strengthen applications.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Balkan Route, narcotics trafficking patterns, and Bosnia and Herzegovina's legal framework. Show understanding of regional criminal networks.
- Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with local law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges in a cross-cultural environment. Relationship-building experience is critical.
- Include a clear work plan with structured timeline for advisory sessions, training modules, and expected outcomes. Specificity improves competitiveness.
- Address how your expertise addresses cases with U.S. nexus and supports prosecution of high-level organized crime and corruption targets.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Not demonstrating international experience in organized crime prosecution or judicial reform. Vague work plans without specific deliverables or timelines. Failing to show understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina's legal system, regional criminal networks, or the Balkan Route context.
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