Southern Cone Cooperation Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Sector Support
This grant supports law enforcement and criminal justice agencies in Southern Cone countries to fight transnational crime and prevent terrorist activity through technical assistance.
Funder: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Due Dates: July 30, 2026 (Questions) | August 17, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $500,000 total; one award; 24-month project period; no cost sharing required.
Summary: Supports travel logistics and technical assistance for law enforcement and criminal justice sector reform in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay to counter transnational and terrorist organizations.
Key Information: Only one application per organization; U.S. and foreign non-profit, for-profit, and educational institutions eligible; individuals not eligible.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), funds a single organization to provide comprehensive travel logistics and administrative support for INL’s Southern Cone Cooperation (SCC) law enforcement and criminal justice sector programs. The awardee will coordinate, manage, and deliver travel, event, and logistical support for technical assistance activities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with the goal of enhancing regional capacity to disrupt transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) and prevent foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) from operating in the region.
Key activities include arranging travel documents, transportation, lodging, event management, interpretation, payments, and database management for participants in INL-supported events. The recipient will also be responsible for monitoring, reporting, and ensuring compliance with U.S. government policies (including Leahy vetting and anti-trafficking requirements). The award is a cooperative agreement, meaning INL will have substantial involvement in work plan approval, monitoring, and key implementation decisions.
