INL21CA0014-WHPMEX-SLEXCHANGETRNG-012621: Security and Law Enforcement Exchange Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement notices from 2021.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $4.0 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. Applications closed on February 26, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 26, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$4.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | January 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 26, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | March 28, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
U.S. based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or educational institutions having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private/state educational institutions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $4.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The United States Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs INL is seeking applications from qualified U.S. and non-U.S. based non-governmental (NGOs)/non-profit organizations or Educational Institutions for a Cooperative Agreement to implement a three (3) year program entitled “Security and Law Enforcement Exchange Program” to develop and manage a series of learning and knowledge exchange modules that involve professional development, training, and capacity-building activities in multiple cities across the United States, Mexico and distance learning tools using online platforms approved by the Department of State (DOS). Training modules of professional exchange will refer to an in-person study tour program, online webinars, online lecture series and a workshop in a training academy in Mexico.
Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Criminal Justice Systems (19.703) awarded $375 million across 908 grant awards, an average of $412,973 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for State Courts | Virginia | 36 | $146 million |
| American Bar Association | District of Columbia | 21 | $35.9 million |
| Strategic Capacity Group, Inc | Virginia | 33 | $29.4 million |
| Fundacion Para La Implementacion, Diseno, Evaluacion y Analisis de Politicas Publicas, A.C. | 1 | $12.0 million | |
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Texas | 1 | $9.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is INL21CA0014-WHPMEX-SLEXCHANGETRNG-012621 still open?
No. It closed on February 26, 2021.
Who can apply for Security and Law Enforcement Exchange Program?
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Security and Law Enforcement Exchange Program?
Closed February 26, 2021. 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 $4.0 million each.
Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Center for State Courts, American Bar Association, Strategic Capacity Group, Inc. The program made 908 awards worth $375 million in that time.
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