Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Assistance Listings: 19.705 -- Trans-National Crime
Description
To carry out a project to aimed at reducing recruitment by organized crime groups in Mexico. This project will advance U.S. security interests by promoting a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, prosecution, and legal reform. The initiative will engage stakeholders in key Mexican states to implement intelligence-driven prevention strategies, strengthen public advocacy, enhance prosecutorial capacity, support disengagement programs, and advance legislative reform to criminalize organized crime recruitment. These efforts will disrupt criminal networks that facilitate the flow of illicit drugs, violence, and illegal migration into the United States. By fostering stability and the rule of law in Mexico, this project not only supports our regional partners but also directly contributes to the safety and security of the United States
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants Officer
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO_Mx_Counter_Cartel_Recruitment_FINAL_2-6-2026.pdf | Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico - NOFO | Feb 7, 2026 02:12 AM UTC |
| FY2026_v.1_Open-Source_Templates_Grants.gov.zip | FY2026 - INL Templates and Forms | Feb 7, 2026 02:12 AM UTC |
| QA_OFOP0002496_-_Countering_Cartel_Recruitment.pdf | Q&A OFOP0002496 | Mar 17, 2026 07:25 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: April 6, 2026
Award
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Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002496
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Transnational Crime
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
February 6, 2026
Archive date:
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