Global Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency Assessment and Intelligence Gathering
The US State Department seeks organizations to develop projects combating cybercrime and misuse of cryptocurrency, aiming to protect American communities, businesses, and national security.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (Questions due) | August 31, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$1,700,000 per award | Total program funding: $2,196,890 | Project period: up to 24 months
Summary: Supports projects that assess, analyze, and disrupt global cybercrime and the criminal misuse of cryptocurrency harming U.S. interests.
Key Information: Applicants may submit only one application per strategic goal; cost share is recommended but not required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) aims to support organizations in combating cybercrime and cyber-enabled crimes, with a particular focus on cyber intrusions, online fraud, online-facilitated drug trafficking, digital piracy, and criminal misuse of cryptocurrency and virtual assets. Projects should deliver actionable assessments, intelligence, and situational updates that directly inform and enable disruption of transnational criminal organizations harming American communities, businesses, and critical infrastructure.
Applicants are expected to use rigorous, mixed-methods research and intelligence gathering to map the cybercrime landscape, identify key threat actors and jurisdictions, and provide ongoing intelligence products. The end-user for deliverables is INL and, in some cases, U.S. and foreign law enforcement partners.
