Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

DOS-INL Posted OFOP0002496

Description

To carry out a project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico. This project will advance U.S. security interests by promoting a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, prosecution, and legal reform. The initiative will engage stakeholders in key Mexican states to implement intelligence-driven prevention strategies, strengthen public advocacy, enhance prosecutorial capacity, support disengagement programs, and advance legislative reform to criminalize organized crime recruitment. These efforts will disrupt criminal networks that facilitate the flow of illicit drugs, violence, and illegal migration into the United States. By fostering stability and the rule of law in Mexico, this project not only supports our regional partners but also directly contributes to the safety and security of the United States

Eligibility

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the U.S. tax code;
Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
Foreign-based educational institutions
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,000,000.00
Award Ceiling
$1,500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
February 6, 2026
Closes
April 6, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Agency Code
DOS-INL
Funding Instrument
Other