OFOP0001151: Increase capacity for toxicological testing to identify threats to public health from synthetic drugs
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 $450,000 (at least $200,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 5 awards. Applications closed on August 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 16, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$450,000
- Award floor$200,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 16, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 16, 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)
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO: • To be a grassroot organization based in the city of implementation, with at least 3 years of proven experience. • To previously received INL or any other US government support. • To be part of the Mexican early warning system of the National Drug Observatory.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Counter Narcotics awards averaged $533,155; this notice allows up to $450,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (76% 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 collect information on synthetic drug consumption trends, perform community assistance to drug users and develop a campaign to promote harm reduction programs along with a strategy to raise awareness about the current situation of drug use in Mexico, and to strengthen the national surveillance system and communicate the severity of the matter.
Who has won Counter Narcotics grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Counter Narcotics (19.704) awarded $89.6 million across 168 grant awards, an average of $533,155 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan American Development Foundation, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $20.7 million |
| National Center for State Courts | Virginia | 4 | $18.7 million |
| Cadca | Virginia | 13 | $11.8 million |
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Texas | 2 | $6.5 million |
| Research Triangle Institute | North Carolina | 2 | $4.7 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 OFOP0001151 still open?
No. It closed on August 16, 2023.
Who can apply for Increase capacity for toxicological testing to identify threats to public health from synthetic drugs?
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 Increase capacity for toxicological testing to identify threats to public health from synthetic drugs?
Closed August 16, 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 $450,000 each.
Who has won Counter Narcotics grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pan American Development Foundation, Inc., National Center for State Courts, Cadca. The program made 168 awards worth $89.6 million in that time.
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