Opportunity Information: Apply for INL22CA0014 WHPMEX CRIMINVTRNG 121321
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Criminal Investigators Technical Assistance and Certification" (Funding Opportunity Number INL22CA0014). The award is expected to be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means INL will have substantial involvement during project implementation rather than operating at arm's length. The program falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category (CFDA 19.703) and was originally posted on December 13, 2021, with an application deadline of February 14, 2022.
The purpose of the opportunity is to fund a single organization to design, manage, and administer a training program for federal and state investigators. The training is aimed at strengthening investigators' ability to conduct high-impact crime investigations specifically connected to Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs). In practical terms, this signals a focus on complex cases that tend to cross jurisdictions, involve organized networks, and require advanced investigative planning, coordination, and professional standards rather than basic entry-level instruction.
The project is explicitly tied to shared Mexican and U.S. priorities in the security and rule-of-law space. INL highlights outcomes such as reducing homicide rates and improving the investigation of crimes associated with trafficking in persons, firearms trafficking, and trafficking in controlled substances. The emphasis on these areas suggests the training is meant to enhance investigative capacity against the types of criminal activity that drive violence and instability, including the kinds of organized trafficking operations that often finance broader criminal networks.
Financially, the opportunity has an award ceiling of $5,000,000, and INL anticipates making one award. That structure points to a single, relatively comprehensive technical assistance and training effort rather than multiple smaller pilots. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility section of the solicitation, meaning applicants may include a range of qualified organizations depending on INL's stated requirements (for example, certain nonprofits, for-profits, universities, or similar entities, as specified in the full notice).
Overall, the grant is designed to support an organization capable of running an end-to-end investigator training and certification-style program, including curriculum design and delivery, administration and logistics, and program management, with close coordination with INL. The central goal is better, more effective investigations into serious, organized, cross-border crime that contributes to violence and trafficking harms affecting both Mexico and the United States.Apply for INL22CA0014 WHPMEX CRIMINVTRNG 121321
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Criminal Investigators Technical Assistance and Certification" 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 Dec 13, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 14, 2022. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Criminal Investigators Technical Assistance and Certification."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL22CA0014.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of award is expected?
INL expects to make the award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that INL expects to have substantial involvement during project implementation, rather than functioning at a distance after making the award.
What is the activity category and CFDA listing for this program?
The program is in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category and is listed under CFDA 19.703.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was originally posted on December 13, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed for this opportunity was February 14, 2022.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to fund a single organization to design, manage, and administer a training program for federal and state investigators, focused on improving high-impact investigations connected to Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs).
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
Who is the training intended for?
The training is intended for federal and state investigators.
What kinds of investigations is the training meant to strengthen?
The training is meant to strengthen investigators' ability to conduct high-impact investigations tied to Transnational Criminal Organizations, which are typically complex cases that may cross jurisdictions and involve organized networks.
Is this training more basic or more advanced?
Based on the description, the focus is on advanced investigative capacity (planning, coordination, and professional standards for complex cases) rather than basic entry-level instruction.
What priority outcomes does INL highlight for this program?
INL highlights outcomes such as reducing homicide rates and improving investigations of crimes associated with trafficking in persons, firearms trafficking, and trafficking in controlled substances.
How is the program connected to Mexico and the United States?
The project is explicitly tied to shared Mexican and U.S. priorities in security and rule-of-law efforts, with a focus on investigative improvements related to organized, cross-border crime affecting both countries.
What does "technical assistance and certification" imply in this context?
In this opportunity, it points to an end-to-end training and certification-style program that includes curriculum design and delivery, administration and logistics, and program management, delivered with close coordination with INL.
What responsibilities would the funded organization likely handle?
The funded organization is expected to design the curriculum, deliver the training, and handle program administration, logistics, and management for the investigator training and certification-style effort.
How involved will INL be during the project?
Because the award is expected to be a cooperative agreement, INL is expected to be closely involved during implementation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with additional clarification referenced in the full eligibility section of the solicitation. This suggests a range of organizations may be eligible depending on the specific requirements in the full notice.
Does the opportunity fund multiple small projects or one larger program?
The structure (a single anticipated award with a $5,000,000 ceiling) indicates INL is aiming for one comprehensive technical assistance and training program rather than multiple smaller pilot projects.
What is the central goal of this grant?
The central goal is to support better, more effective investigations into serious, organized, cross-border crime that contributes to violence and trafficking harms affecting both Mexico and the United States.
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