# Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0002496-countering-cartel-recruitment-in-mexico/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361256

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on April 6, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0002496 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 6, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.705 |

## Who can apply

- 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 or section 26 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions

## What the grant funds

To carry out a project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico. This project will advance U.S. security interests by promoting a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, prosecution, and legal reform. The initiative will engage stakeholders in key Mexican states to implement intelligence-driven prevention strategies, strengthen public advocacy, enhance prosecutorial capacity, support disengagement programs, and advance legislative reform to criminalize organized crime recruitment. These efforts will disrupt criminal networks that facilitate the flow of illicit drugs, violence, and illegal migration into the United States. By fostering stability and the rule of law in Mexico, this project not only supports our regional partners but also directly contributes to the safety and security of the United States

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0002496 still open?

No. It closed on April 6, 2026. A newer notice is open: OFOP0003790, closes November 9, 2026 (2 days left).

### Who can apply for Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico?

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 Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico?

Closed April 6, 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 Trans-National Crime grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Center for State Courts, Wildlife Conservation Society, Traffic International. The program made 264 awards worth $352 million in that time.