# Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0002785-strengthening-philippine-maritime-legal-units/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362494

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $2.5 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 20, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0002785 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 20, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.5 million |
| Award floor | $2.5 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| 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

For the full list of eligible applicants, please refer to Section C: Eligibility Information, in the NOFO Announcement added to the attachment section.

## What the grant funds

This project will support the development of sustainable maritime legal capacity within the Philippine Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other relevant agencies. Through technical training, legal advisory support, interagency coordination, and professional exchanges, the initiative aims to strengthen institutional expertise in maritime law, UNCLOS, arbitration, litigation strategy, and maritime case development. The project will support establishment of long-term training and knowledge-transfer mechanisms, including a multiyear training roadmap, Training-of-Trainers framework, and development of maritime legal reference materials. By building durable, in-house maritime legal expertise and strengthening rules-based approaches to maritime legal issues, the initiative supports regional stability, lawful commerce, and partner self-reliance in the Indo-Pacific.

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0002785 still open?

No. It closed on July 20, 2026.

### Who can apply for Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units?

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units?

Closed July 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 $2.5 million each. About $2.5 million in total for one award.

### 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.