OFOP0001046: Certification and Professionalization of Mexican Criminal Justice Operators
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 2023.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $7.5 million (at least $2.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 14, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 1, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$7.5 million
- Award floor$2.0 million
- Total funding$7.5 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 1, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 14, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• 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; • U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code; • Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and • Foreign-based educational institutions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $7.5 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 Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to improve the professionalization capacities of criminal justice institutions throughout Mexico. The goal of this project is to strengthen the professionalization capacities of the Mexican criminal justice institutions and enhance citizen security by advocating, planning, and working for standardization and certification of Mexican justice sector operators at a national level.
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 OFOP0001046 still open?
No. It closed on April 14, 2023.
Who can apply for Certification and Professionalization of Mexican Criminal Justice Operators?
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Certification and Professionalization of Mexican Criminal Justice Operators?
Closed April 14, 2023. 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 $7.5 million each. About $7.5 million in total across about 2 awards.
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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