Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15CA0031 WHPMEXICO 06032015
Apply for INL 15CA0031 WHPMEXICO 06032015
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Accreditation of Mexican Law Enforcement Agencies, Emergency Communications Centers and Police Academies to International Standards" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703 Criminal Justice Systems.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 4, 2015 and posted on Jun 4, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 3, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity comes from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), and it is focused on improving public safety and criminal justice capacity in Mexico through internationally recognized accreditation. INL is looking to fund a single organization to run a three-year (36-month) program that helps Mexican law enforcement agencies, emergency communications centers, and police academies achieve accreditation to international standards. The legal authority behind the funding is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is commonly used to support U.S. foreign assistance programs that strengthen rule of law, security institutions, and justice-sector professionalism abroad.
The program would be supported through a cooperative agreement rather than a simple grant. In practical terms, that means INL expects to be more involved during implementation than it might be under a standard grant, with ongoing coordination, approvals, and technical engagement as the project moves forward. The activity area is categorized under "Law, Justice and Legal Services" and is tied to CFDA 19.703, Criminal Justice Systems, signaling that the purpose is institutional strengthening within the justice and security sector rather than, for example, equipment procurement or humanitarian support.
Funding is expected to result in one award, with a total funding range set between an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, although they may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the proposal. The opportunity was posted June 4, 2015, with an application deadline of July 3, 2015, and it was archived on August 2, 2015, indicating it is no longer open but is being summarized here as a historical funding notice.
Eligible applicants include a fairly wide set of institutions that can credibly run an international standards and accreditation support program. This includes U.S.-based or overseas-based independent and nonprofit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted limitation excluding institutions of higher education from that specific category distinction), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. The notice emphasizes qualified organizations, which typically implies the applicant should be able to demonstrate relevant experience in accreditation processes, policing and public safety standards, institutional assessment, training and capacity building, program management in an international environment, and the ability to coordinate with government counterparts.
The core objective is to assist Mexican public safety institutions in meeting international standards through an accreditation process. While the notice summary does not list the specific standards body, the intent is clear: strengthen professionalism, accountability, and operational quality across police agencies, emergency communications functions (often associated with call-taking, dispatch, and critical incident coordination), and police training academies. A program like this commonly involves helping institutions conduct gap assessments against required standards, developing policies and procedures, improving documentation and internal controls, training personnel, preparing for audits or external assessments, and setting up sustainable quality-assurance systems so the accreditation can be maintained after the initial award period.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed government contact was Cheryl Price, a Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State, reachable via the DOS email noted in the original posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to improve public safety and criminal justice capacity in Mexico by helping Mexican public safety institutions achieve internationally recognized accreditation to international standards.
Which country and sector does the program focus on?
The program focuses on Mexico and falls within the "Law, Justice and Legal Services" activity area, centered on institutional strengthening in the justice and security sector.
What types of Mexican institutions are intended to benefit?
The initiative targets Mexican law enforcement agencies, emergency communications centers, and police academies seeking to meet international standards through an accreditation process.
How long is the program period?
The program is planned as a three-year (36-month) effort.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL expects to make one award (a single organization would be funded to run the program).
What is the expected funding range for the award?
The total funding range is between an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $1,000,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
What type of funding instrument will be used: grant or cooperative agreement?
The award is expected to be a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
In practical terms, a cooperative agreement means INL expects to be more involved during implementation than it would be under a typical grant. This can include ongoing coordination, approvals, and technical engagement as the project moves forward.
What is the legal authority for this funding?
The legal authority is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, which is commonly used for U.S. foreign assistance programs supporting rule of law, security institutions, and justice-sector professionalism abroad.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 19.703, Criminal Justice Systems.
Does the summary specify which international accreditation standards body will be used?
No. The summary describes the goal as achieving internationally recognized accreditation to international standards, but it does not name a specific standards or accreditation body.
What kinds of activities might the program include?
Based on the stated objective of helping institutions reach international standards via accreditation, the program would commonly involve activities such as gap assessments against required standards, developing policies and procedures, improving documentation and internal controls, training personnel, preparing for audits or external assessments, and establishing sustainable quality-assurance systems to help maintain accreditation after the award period.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based or overseas-based independent and nonprofit organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (with the noted limitation excluding institutions of higher education from that specific category distinction), as well as public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicant types.
Do applicants need prior experience related to accreditation and public safety standards?
The notice emphasizes "qualified organizations." While specific minimum qualifications are not enumerated in the summary, it implies applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant experience such as supporting accreditation processes, working with policing and public safety standards, conducting institutional assessments, delivering training and capacity building, managing programs in an international environment, and coordinating with government counterparts.
Is this opportunity currently open for applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 2, 2015, and the provided dates indicate it is no longer open.
When was the opportunity originally posted and when was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on June 4, 2015. The application deadline was July 3, 2015.
Who was the government point of contact listed for the opportunity?
The listed contact was Cheryl Price, a Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State, reachable via the Department of State (DOS) email address noted in the original posting.
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