# Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0002421-securing-convictions-from-vetted-and-special-unit-operations/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361388

> U.S. Mission to Mexico offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on March 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0002421 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Mexico |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.703 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0002421 still open?

No. It closed on March 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations?

U.S. Mission to Mexico accepted applications from nonprofits.

### What is the deadline for Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations?

Closed March 20, 2026. 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 $1.5 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.