Building Capacity of DRC's Customs and Border to Curb Illicit Mineral Smuggling and Fraud

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Building Capacity of DRC's Customs and Border to Curb Illicit Mineral Smuggling and Fraud: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to ensure that customs and border officers possess the knowledge, skills, and tools that enable them to effectively detect and investigate illicit smuggling and customs fraud, particularly for critical minerals. The project will revamp the current training curriculum of the DRC customs agency and implement a training program, which will include a train-the-trainers element and conducting trainings, as well as build the sustainability of customs officials to conduct their duties, including through transparent and functional procurement systems.

Federal Grant Title:	Building Capacity of DRC's Customs and Border to Curb Illicit Mineral Smuggling and Fraud
Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
Grant Categories:	Law, Justice and Legal Services
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	INL25CA0029-AMEDRC-CUSTOMSFRAUD-031225
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	19.705
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	March 12th, 2025
Original Application Deadline:	March 12th, 2025
Posted Date:	January 13th, 2025
Creation Date:	January 13th, 2025
Archive Date:	April 11th, 2025
Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$1,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$750,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	January 13th, 2025

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: The following organizations are eligible to apply: • 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);
Grant Announcement Contact: Chris Spangler
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Phone (202) 412 7031
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