INL – Increasing Police Recruitment to Counter FTOs and TCOs in Colombia
Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Assistance Listings: 19.704 -- Counter Narcotics
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The program will increase the recruitment of qualified candidates from INL Bogota’s priority geographic areas —regions that are critical to U.S. interests due to their high levels of coca production, narcotrafficking, and child recruitment by criminal organizations.
By building a more capable and professional police force in these strategically important areas, this scholarship program will help disrupt criminal networks at their source, reducing the flow of illicit drugs, weapons, and human trafficking that threaten the United States. The program will support the recruitment and training of approximately...
1,000 CNP students per year: 600 for non-commissioned officer (NCO) roles and 400 for commissioned officer (CO) roles. A stronger Colombian police presence in these regions will advance U.S. national security priorities, safeguard American lives, and promote stability in the Western Hemisphere.
The program will provide scholarship support to qualified candidates through a structured financial management system. The implementor will ensure timely monthly electronic funds transfer payments to the bank accounts of scholarship recipients or service providers for required items. Scholarship recipients will receive electronic funds transfers only for approved support expenses. To strengthen internal controls, the implementer will minimize direct cash handling and ensure all disbursement are documented and subject to audit.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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
Grantor contact information
Description
Dianne Murril - Murrildr@state.gov, Eison Palacios - Palaciosey@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia-_Rural_Security_Recruitment_Program_NOFO_FINAL.pdf | NOFO - INL – Increasing Police Recruitment to Counter FTOs and TCOs in Colombia | May 12, 2026 08:18 PM UTC |
| FY2026_v.1_Open-Source_Templates_Grants.gov.zip | INL Templates and Forms | May 12, 2026 08:19 PM UTC |
| Questions_and_Answers_on_OFOP0002742_FINAL.pdf | Questions & Answers | Jul 7, 2026 01:39 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: July 13, 2026
Award
$4,000,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$3,000,000
Award Minimum
$4,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002742
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 12, 2026
Archive date:
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