Closed · OFOP0002496 · CFDA 19.705 · Discretionary

Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$1.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 6, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement that offered $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$1.5M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.705
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico - is cataloged under number OFOP0002496 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.705, posted by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 6, 2026 and last updated on March 17, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 6, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $1,500,000

Close Date

April 6, 2026

Posted

February 6, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Najar Starr

Key Dates

Posted February 6, 2026
Close Date April 6, 2026
Last Updated March 17, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico", offered by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. It is associated with CFDA program 19.705. 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 preve...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 6, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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