OFOP0002421: Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations
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 U.S. Mission to Mexico notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 2, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 20, 2026 |
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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $1.5 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
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.
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 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.
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