Synopsis

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State seeks applications from qualified organizations to implement a program aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of the Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS). Bosnia and Herzegovina sits along the "Balkan route" for drug and weapons trafficking, and BiH-based criminals are key members of powerful transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that cooperate with global cartels, launder hundreds of millions of dollars through BiH, and rely on corruption and weak judicial capacity to evade accountability. This program will address critical gaps in prosecutorial expertise, interagency coordination, and international cooperation by strengthening the capacity of FBiH and RS Specialized Department prosecutors and judges to effectively investigate, prosecute, and secure convictions in complex organized crime and corruption cases. Through targeted technical assistance, mentoring partnerships with U.S. prosecutors, and institutional and legal reforms, the program will degrade TCO networks that threaten U.S. security, undermine governance, and destabilize a key European partner.
Response Date	Aug 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	550,000
Award Floor	500,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info 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. Please see section C. Eligibility Information in the Full Announcement for additional details.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Link to Additional Information:	Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-890-9795

CFDA Program(s)

• 19.703: Criminal Justice Systems