# Investigating the Economic Impact of Transnational Criminal Organizations in Migrant Smuggling

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/cj-pas-2024-tco-investigating-the-economic-impact-of-transnational-criminal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356116

> U.S. Mission to Mexico offered grants of up to $40,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $40,000 in total. Applications closed on August 26, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | CJ-PAS-2024-TCO |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mexico |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 26, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $40,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $40,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.750 |

## Who can apply

- County governments
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. Eligible ApplicantsThe following organizations are eligible to apply: • U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations • U.S. or foreign educational institutions• U.S. or foreign Individuals• For-profit or commercial entities are not eligible to apply.2. Cost Sharing or MatchingWhile cost sharing is preferred, it is not required.3. Other Eligibility RequirementsIn order to be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see Section E.4 for more information. Individuals are not required to have a UEI or be registered in SAM.gov. Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding.

## What the grant funds

A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Consulate General in Ciudad Juarez of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for U.S. or foreign organizations or individuals to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program (or programs) to investigate the economic impact of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) involved in migrant smuggling in the state of Chihuahua. Please carefully follow all instructions below. The submission of the SOI is the first step in a two-step process. Applicants must first submit a concise (2-page) statement of interest designed to clearly communicate program idea and objectives. This is not a full proposal. The purpose of the SOI process is to allow applicants to submit program ideas for evaluation prior to requiring the development of a full proposal application. Upon a merit review of eligible SOIs, selected applicants will be invited to expand on their program idea(s) by submitting a full proposal application. Full proposals will go through a second merit review before final funding decision(s) are made. Priority Region: State of Chihuahua, Mexico Program Objectives: Objective 1: To conduct a comprehensive research project that would help deepen our understanding of the economic impact of transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) involved in migrant smuggling in the state of Chihuahua, to inform and guide the development of effective policies. By investigating the methods, routes, and economic consequences of TCO activities on both transit communities and migrants, the project aims to provide evidence-based insights that will enhance international security and contribute to more resilient and supportive economic environments in affected regions. The study should identify key TCOs, analyze smuggling methods and routes, assess economic repercussions for transit communities, evaluate socio-economic effects on migrants, and propose evidence-based policy recommendations. Outputs should include: Output 1: a comprehensive data analysis report, a policy brief, and an academic paper. Output 2: Conduct on-the-ground research to identify key TCOs and analyze smuggling methods and routes. Gather and analyze data on economic impacts and socio-economic effects on migrants and transit cities. Output 3: Formulate evidence-based policy recommendations. Budget should account for personnel, travel, indirect costs and a contingency fund.

## Questions people ask

### Is CJ-PAS-2024-TCO still open?

No. It closed on August 26, 2024.

### Who can apply for Investigating the Economic Impact of Transnational Criminal Organizations in Migrant Smuggling?

U.S. Mission to Mexico accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Investigating the Economic Impact of Transnational Criminal Organizations in Migrant Smuggling?

Closed August 26, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $40,000 each. About $40,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Assistance Coordination (WHA/AC) Grant Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were General Secretariat of the Organization of American States, Pan American Development Foundation, Inc., Wildlife Habitat Council, Inc. The program made 68 awards worth $63.6 million in that time.