# U.S. Anticorruption Innovation Lab

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sfop0008188-u-s-anticorruption-innovation-lab/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333951

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $750,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 2, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SFOP0008188 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 2, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $750,000 |
| 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; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);Foreign-based educational institutions

## What the grant funds

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to partner with us to create the U.S. Anticorruption Innovation Lab (USAIL), a hub to leverage public-private partnerships to support the innovative application of technology to combat corruption. Around the world, corruption threatens rule of law, security and stability; hinders economic growth; facilitates transnational threats and criminal activity; and siphons away public and private resources. Corruption is an international problem that requires an international solution. According to the United Nations, $1 trillion is paid in bribes every year, while an estimated $2.6 trillion is stolen annually through corruption. This is equivalent to more than five percent of global GDP. INL aims to combat corruption through effective programming at the national, regional, and international levels. The development and implementation of effective anticorruption regimes consistent with international standards – and the ability to meet evolving corruption challenges – is vital to peace and prosperity. USAIL will advance the Administration’s anticorruption efforts by accelerating technological solutions to combat corruption world-wide. Leveraging technology will add to the arsenal of anticorruption tools that promote democracy and rule of law, and ensure public funds are used responsibly. Through this project, INL and the grantee will set up an innovation lab, which will engage diverse stakeholders (government, civil society, and private sector) in open collaboration for the purpose of tracking, devising, elaborating, and applying new and existing technological solutions to systemic challenges in preventing and detecting corruption, including but not limited to: • Enhancing transparency and accountability to deter corrupt actors; and • Improving methods to identify, trace, and disrupt the flow of illicit finances. Defined problem sets will be devised over the course of the period of performance, based on criteria established by INL.

## Questions people ask

### Is SFOP0008188 still open?

No. It closed on August 2, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0003790, closes November 9, 2026 (2 days left).

### Who can apply for U.S. Anticorruption Innovation Lab?

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 U.S. Anticorruption Innovation Lab?

Closed August 2, 2021. 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 $1.0 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.