Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH

DOS-INL OFOP0002504
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/06/2026

Funding Information

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

Description

To carry out a project to design and implement a cartel anti-recruitment initiative that will detect, monitor, analyze, and forecast cartel recruitment trends and their impact on cartel operations in Mexico.This project addresses transnational organized crime at its source, particularly cartel recruitment. The development of the Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH) looks to advance a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America by disrupting fentanyl supply chains through reduced cartel recruitment; strengthen border security by weakening criminal control of smuggling and migration routes along the U.S.–Mexico border; enhancing U.S. community safety by addressing the root causes of organized crime and drug trafficking; and promoting regional stability by strengthening Mexico’s institutional capacity and reducing violence that drives irregular migration and undermines governance.

Synopsis

To carry out a project to design and implement a cartel anti-recruitment initiative that will detect, monitor, analyze, and forecast cartel recruitment trends and their impact on cartel operations in Mexico.


This project addresses transnational organized crime at its source, particularly cartel recruitment. The development of the Cartel Recruitment Understanding & Suppression Hub (CRUSH) looks to advance a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America by disrupting fentanyl supply chains through reduced cartel recruitment; strengthen border security by weakening criminal control of smuggling and migration routes along the U.S.–Mexico border; enhancing U.S. community safety by addressing the root causes of organized crime and drug trafficking; and promoting regional stability by strengthening Mexico’s institutional capacity and reducing violence that drives irregular migration and undermines governance.

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 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 (StarrND@state.gov)

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Feb 06, 2026 09:07:41 PM EST

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