Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training
This grant supports training Kenyan police in crowd control and non-lethal riot response to improve command during emergencies.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: August 13, 2026 (Questions deadline) | September 10, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500,000–$1,600,000 per award; 1–2 awards; 12-month project period; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports training and capacity-building for Kenyan police in less-than-lethal riot response and crowd control to protect public safety and U.S. interests.
Key Information: Organizations only; one proposal per organization; U.S. and foreign non-profit, for-profit, and educational institutions eligible.
Description
This opportunity, issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), seeks proposals from organizations to strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents, particularly around civil unrest and elections. The program aims to address skill gaps in crowd control and less-than-lethal riot response through assessment, training, and institutional capacity development of relevant Kenyan law enforcement units. The overarching goal is to enhance public order management, reduce casualties and property damage, and protect both U.S. and Kenyan citizens and interests.
