Southern Cone Cooperation Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Sector Support
This grant funds technical assistance to law enforcement and justice agencies in Southern Cone countries to fight transnational crime and prevent terrorist activities.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (Questions deadline) | August 17, 2026 (Full application due)
Funding Amounts: $500,000 total funding; 1 award; 24-month project period; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports travel logistics and technical assistance for law enforcement and criminal justice capacity-building in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay to counter transnational and terrorist organizations.
Key Information: Only one proposal per organization; individuals not eligible; all applicants must have or obtain a UEI and SAM.gov registration.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), aims to strengthen the operational capacity of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across the Southern Cone (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay). The selected organization will provide comprehensive travel logistics and administrative support for technical assistance, training, and capacity-building activities designed to combat transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and prevent foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) from operating in the region. This support is essential for timely and effective delivery of INL’s security and justice sector programs, facilitating knowledge transfer, and enhancing regional stability.
