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Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement

Assistance Listings: 19.705 -- Trans-National Crime

Last Updated: February 7, 2026

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

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

Najar Starr

Email

Grants Officer

StarrND@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast 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

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: April 6, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$--

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$1,500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

OFOP0002496

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:

Other

Category Explanation:

Transnational Crime

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

February 6, 2026

Archive date:

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