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law_justice_and_legal_services · DOS-INL

Undercover Backstopping Project

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · OFOP0002752

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Award Range

$1.0M$1.5M

Expected Awards

2

Deadline

June 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Undercover Backstopping Project. Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. To carry out a project that protects American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies’ ability to carry conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels threatening U.S. national security. This project will provide recommendations on how the Mexican... $1,000,000-$1,500,000 per award; ~2 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

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  • Deadline: 2026-06-15

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

To carry out a project that protects American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies’ ability to carry conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels threatening U.S. national security. This project will provide recommendations on how the Mexican government could close critical gaps in Mexico’s legal protections and enhance identity management systems for undercover agents, enabling Mexican federal and state law enforcement to safely and reliably conduct undercover operations that support U.S. and Mexican investigations targeting cartels and criminal networks.

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Who Can 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 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1.0M
Maximum Award
$1.5M
Expected Number of Awards
2
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: May 15, 2026
Application Deadline: June 15, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Najar Starr (StarrND@state.gov); MexicoCityINLGU@state.gov; Daniela Pedroza (PedrozaDG@state.gov)

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov