OFOP0002918: Strengthening Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption
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 2026.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $550,000 in total. Applications closed on August 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 4, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$550,000
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$550,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 6, 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
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. Please see section C. Eligibility Information in the Full Announcement for additional details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $550,000 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
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State seeks applications from qualified organizations to implement a program aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of the Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS). Bosnia and Herzegovina sits along the "Balkan route" for drug and weapons trafficking, and BiH-based criminals are key members of powerful transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that cooperate with global cartels, launder hundreds of millions of dollars through BiH, and rely on corruption and weak judicial capacity to evade accountability. This program will address critical gaps in prosecutorial expertise, interagency coordination, and international cooperation by strengthening the capacity of FBiH and RS Specialized Department prosecutors and judges to effectively investigate, prosecute, and secure convictions in complex organized crime and corruption cases. Through targeted technical assistance, mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, and institutional and legal reforms, the program will degrade TCO networks that threaten U.S. security, undermine governance, and destabilize a key European partner.
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 OFOP0002918 still open?
No. It closed on August 6, 2026.
Who can apply for Strengthening Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption?
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 Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption?
Closed August 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 $550,000 each. About $550,000 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.
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