Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico

The summary for the Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.
Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico: 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
Federal Grant Title: Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
Federal Agency Name: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)
Grant Categories: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Type of Opportunity: Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0002496
Type of Funding: Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers: 19.705
CFDA Descriptions: Information not provided
Current Application Deadline: April 6th, 2026
Original Application Deadline: April 6th, 2026
Posted Date: February 6th, 2026
Creation Date: February 6th, 2026
Archive Date: April 19th, 2026
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award: $1,500,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award: $1,000,000
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing or Matching: No
Last Updated: February 6th, 2026
Category Explanation
Transnational Crime
Applicants Eligible for this Grant
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
Additional Information on Eligibility
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
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Grant Announcement Contact
Najar Starr
Grants Officer
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