Building Cross-Border Capacity for Transnational Criminal Organizations, financial Investigations and Asset Recovery
This grant aims to help Bosnia and Herzegovina fight transnational crime and corruption by improving agency cooperation and building international partnerships.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Questions) | August 10, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $600,000–$700,000 total for 1 award; project duration 30–36 months.
Summary: Supports U.S.-based organizations to strengthen Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capacity to combat transnational criminal organizations and related corruption through cross-border financial investigations and asset recovery partnerships.
Key Information: U.S.-based non-profits and educational institutions only; cost share is encouraged but not required.
Description
This opportunity funds projects to enhance Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (BiH) ability to counter transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and TCO-related corruption that threaten U.S. security interests. The program aims to establish sustainable, cross-agency mechanisms for financial investigations and asset recovery, focusing on joint investigation teams, mentorship with U.S. practitioners, technical assistance for complex cases, and improved asset management systems. The ultimate goal is to build lasting international partnerships and institutional capacity within BiH's law enforcement and judicial sectors.
