Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

DOS-INL OFOP0002496
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 04/06/2026

Funding Information

Award Ceiling
$1,500,000
Award Floor
$1,000,000
Expected Number of Awards
1

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

Synopsis

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:
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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

Funding Activity Categories

Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)

CFDA Numbers

  • 19.705 - Trans-National Crime

Contact Information

Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Contact: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Phone: 202-890-9795
Najar Starr

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Feb 06, 2026 09:11:38 PM EST

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