Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0002976
The grant opportunity titled "Building Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery" (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0002976) is a discretionary U.S. government funding competition administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It will be issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The activity area is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services, and the listing is associated with CFDA (Assistance Listing) number 19.703.
The core purpose of the program is to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to counter transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and corruption linked to those networks, particularly where those threats intersect with U.S. security interests. The emphasis is on building cross-border and inter-agency capacity, suggesting the program is meant to improve how relevant institutions coordinate with one another domestically and work with international counterparts. The title and description also highlight financial investigations and asset recovery, pointing to a focus on following the money, identifying illicit proceeds, disrupting criminal business models, and increasing the ability of authorities to seize, freeze, confiscate, and recover assets tied to organized crime and corruption.
This opportunity is open to U.S.-based applicants, specifically U.S. non-profit or non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The announcement indicates that additional eligibility conditions or clarifications are provided in the full notice under Section C (Eligibility Information), which is where applicants would normally confirm any restrictions, required registrations, or documentation needed to qualify.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $700,000, and the agency anticipates making one award, meaning the program is structured as a single, relatively concentrated project rather than multiple smaller grants. The opportunity was created on June 8, 2026, and the original application closing date is August 10, 2026, which sets the main deadline applicants should plan around unless the agency issues an amendment extending or otherwise modifying the due date.Apply for OFOP0002976
- The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, financial Investigations and Asset Recovery" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-06-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, Financial Investigations and Asset Recovery".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0002976.
Which U.S. government office is administering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary U.S. government funding competition administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of award will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The activity will be issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally means the U.S. government expects to have substantial involvement during project implementation, rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 19.703.
What is the activity area or program category?
The activity area is categorized under Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the overall purpose of the program?
The core purpose is to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to counter transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and corruption linked to those networks, particularly where those threats intersect with U.S. security interests.
What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What kinds of criminal threats is the program intended to address?
The program targets transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and corruption linked to those networks.
What does "building cross-border capacity" refer to in this opportunity?
It indicates an emphasis on improving how relevant institutions coordinate across borders and collaborate with international counterparts.
What does "inter-agency capacity" mean in the context of this program?
It suggests the program is meant to improve domestic coordination among relevant institutions (i.e., how agencies work together within Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Why are financial investigations and asset recovery emphasized?
The description highlights a focus on following the money, identifying illicit proceeds, disrupting criminal business models, and strengthening authorities' ability to seize, freeze, confiscate, and recover assets tied to organized crime and corruption.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
The opportunity is open to U.S.-based applicants, specifically U.S. non-profit or non-governmental organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Is this opportunity limited to U.S.-based applicants?
Yes. The information provided states that the opportunity is open to U.S.-based applicants in the eligible organization categories described.
Do applicants need to be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3)?
Eligibility as described is limited to U.S.-based non-profit/NGO organizations and U.S.-based educational institutions that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3).
Are there any additional eligibility rules beyond what is summarized here?
Yes. The announcement notes that additional eligibility conditions or clarifications are provided in the full notice under Section C (Eligibility Information).
Where should applicants look to confirm restrictions, required registrations, or documentation?
The summary indicates those details would normally be confirmed in the full notice under Section C (Eligibility Information).
What is the maximum funding amount available for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $700,000.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
The agency anticipates making one award.
What does it mean that INL anticipates making one award?
It suggests the program is structured as a single, relatively concentrated project rather than multiple smaller awards.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 8, 2026.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date is August 10, 2026.
Could the deadline change?
Yes. The information provided notes the deadline should be treated as the main due date unless the agency issues an amendment extending or otherwise modifying it.
Is this a discretionary funding competition?
Yes. It is described as a discretionary U.S. government funding competition.
What kinds of outcomes is the program aiming to support?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to strengthen the ability to counter TCOs and corruption by improving cross-border and inter-agency coordination and increasing capabilities related to financial investigations and asset recovery (including seizing, freezing, confiscating, and recovering assets tied to organized crime and corruption).
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