Closed · OFOP0002421 · CFDA 19.703 · Discretionary

Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Mexico, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$1.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
March 20, 2026
Close date
4
Expected awards

The verdict

Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. Mission to Mexico that offered $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1M-$1.5M
award range
Closed
application status
4
expected awards
19.703
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations - is cataloged under number OFOP0002421 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.703, posted by U.S. Mission to Mexico. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 2, 2026 and last updated on March 5, 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 4 awards. 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 March 20, 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

March 20, 2026

Posted

March 2, 2026

Expected Awards

4

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

To carry out a project that advances U.S. national interests by improving the effectiveness of Mexican frontline law enforcement and prosecutors, particularly those working with U.S. supported vetted and special units. This initiative directly supports the security of the United States by addressing critical gaps in evidence handling, report writing, and legal interoperability key areas that impact the legality, quality, and success of detentions, seizures, and prosecutions.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Alfonso Del Valle (delvallea2@state.gov) Najar Starr (StarrND@state.gov)

Key Dates

Posted March 2, 2026
Close Date March 20, 2026
Last Updated March 5, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations", offered by U.S. Mission to Mexico. It is associated with CFDA program 19.703. To carry out a project that advances U.S. national interests by improving the effectiveness of Mexican frontline law enforcement and prosecutors, particularly those working with U.S. supported vetted ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 20, 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: 4.
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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