Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15 GR 0001 WHPMEXICO 10062014
Apply for INL 15 GR 0001 WHPMEXICO 10062014
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement Enhance Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) in Mexico" 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 5, 2015 and posted on Oct 6, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 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.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Be a registered, U.S. non profit organization or a registered U.S. private/state educational institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) and can demonstrate current country registration in Mexico. Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant or cooperative agreement award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status OR Be a local, in country, non profit organization, educational institution, or private institutions that can demonstrate current country registration in Mexico, competent programmatic ability, and ability to meet INL reporting requirements OR Be a U. S. for profit entity or local, in country for profit entity that can demonstrate current country registration as a legal entity in Mexico and eligible to participate in this Request for Proposals. Proof of registration is required to prove that the company or organization can perform a program in Mexico. NOTE For profit entities applying for this funding opportunity are NOT ALLOWED to include PROFIT in the award budget. PLEASE NOTE Public International Organizations (PIOs) are excluded from applying to this grant announcement. AND The Applicant must, at the time it submits an application in response to this RFA, either Have demonstrated experience implementing similar education and/or awareness programs, preferably in Mexico, and preferably in the targeted community(ies) identified in the proposal or have demonstrated experience in the designs, development, implementation, and evaluation of crime prevention programs, rule of law promotion, social programs, and/or Culture of Lawfulness projects in Mexico preferably with the targeted community(ies) identified in this proposal. Have demonstrated experience working with, youth, public servants and community leaders to implement one or more of the following youth leadership training, civic education programs, community outreach programs, capacity building, and social responsibility programs. Have existing capacity or ability to develop active partnerships with the necessary partner organization(s) and institutions in Mexico especially those working with children and youth, civil society and public servants in order to successfully fulfill the proposed program. Due to the community oriented focus of this request for proposals, organizations based outside of Mexico are required to identify and work with an implementing partner based in Mexico to ensure local buy in and sustainability.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Annual Program Statement Enhance Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) in Mexico" is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It seeks qualified organizations to design and deliver Culture of Lawfulness programs in Mexico, with the broader goal of strengthening respect for the rule of law and helping reduce insecurity and corruption through sustained civic and community engagement. The program is funded under the Merida Initiative and is framed around the idea that meaningful improvements in public safety and justice require not only institutional reforms, but also societal support and day-to-day choices by citizens and public officials that reinforce legality, accountability, and ethical behavior.
At its core, the Culture of Lawfulness approach aims to build a sense of individual and collective responsibility for upholding the law, along with practical ways for communities to participate in and support lawful, transparent governance. INL describes the objective as fostering citizens' ability to participate in the law enforcement process and encouraging norms that reject corruption and impunity. The opportunity emphasizes work across multiple sectors and audiences, particularly civil society organizations, "centers of moral authority" (often understood as trusted community voices and institutions that influence social norms), public servants and law enforcement, educational settings, and targeted programming for children and youth. In practice, this indicates a preference for programs that change behavior and norms over time through education, leadership development, community outreach, and partnerships with local institutions.
Funding is offered through a grant mechanism, with award amounts ranging from a floor of $250,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," with the explanation tied to counter-narcotics and criminal justice systems (CFDA 19.703), signaling that projects are expected to connect rule-of-law and community resilience efforts to broader objectives such as crime prevention, reduced violence, and stronger justice-sector integrity.
Eligibility is broad but includes specific compliance and registration conditions. Eligible applicants may include U.S. nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status, and those in the process of obtaining it if they can provide proof they are seeking nonprofit status), U.S. private or state educational institutions, Mexico-based nonprofits and educational institutions, and U.S. or Mexico-based for-profit entities that are legally registered in Mexico. A key operational requirement is that applicants must be able to demonstrate current legal registration in Mexico to show they can carry out programming in-country. For-profit applicants are allowed to apply, but they are explicitly prohibited from including profit in the award budget, meaning budgets must reflect allowable project costs only. Public International Organizations are specifically excluded from applying to this announcement.
Beyond organizational status, INL sets clear expectations for applicant experience and capacity. Applicants must show a track record implementing similar education and awareness initiatives, preferably in Mexico and ideally in the specific communities they propose to serve, or comparable experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating crime prevention, rule-of-law promotion, social programs, or Culture of Lawfulness projects in Mexico. The opportunity also highlights experience working with youth, public servants, and community leaders, and points to relevant activity types such as youth leadership training, civic education, community outreach, capacity building, and social responsibility programs. Because the work is community-oriented, organizations based outside Mexico are required to identify and work with a Mexico-based implementing partner, which INL frames as important for local buy-in and long-term sustainability.
The timeline information indicates the opportunity was posted on October 6, 2014, with an application closing date of October 1, 2015, and an archive date of October 31, 2015. While those dates show this particular posting is historical, the details still illustrate INL's typical priorities for Culture of Lawfulness work in Mexico: partnerships with civil society, youth-focused interventions, engagement with public servants and institutions that shape community norms, and programming that strengthens rule-of-law culture as a complement to justice and security reforms.
For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Cheryl Price, Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State (email referenced in the notice).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Annual Program Statement Enhance Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) in Mexico."
2. Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
3. What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant seeks qualified organizations to design and deliver Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) programs in Mexico. The broader goal is to strengthen respect for the rule of law and help reduce insecurity and corruption through sustained civic and community engagement.
4. How does INL describe the Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) approach?
The Culture of Lawfulness approach focuses on building a sense of individual and collective responsibility for upholding the law, and providing practical ways for communities to participate in and support lawful, transparent governance. INL describes the objective as fostering citizens' ability to participate in the law enforcement process and encouraging norms that reject corruption and impunity.
5. What kinds of outcomes or changes does the program emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes long-term behavior and norm change through education, leadership development, community outreach, and partnerships with local institutions, rather than only short-term or purely institutional reforms.
6. Where will the work take place?
Programming is expected to be carried out in Mexico, and applicants must be able to demonstrate current legal registration in Mexico to show they can carry out programming in-country.
7. What sectors or audiences are encouraged for program design?
The announcement emphasizes work across multiple sectors and audiences, including:
- Civil society organizations
- "Centers of moral authority" (trusted community voices and institutions that influence social norms)
- Public servants and law enforcement
- Educational settings
- Children and youth (targeted programming)
8. What types of activities are mentioned as relevant?
The opportunity points to activity types such as youth leadership training, civic education, community outreach, capacity building, and social responsibility programs, as well as other education and awareness initiatives that support rule-of-law culture.
9. How is this opportunity connected to broader U.S.-Mexico security efforts?
The program is funded under the Merida Initiative. It is framed around the idea that improvements in public safety and justice require not only institutional reforms, but also societal support and day-to-day choices by citizens and public officials that reinforce legality, accountability, and ethical behavior.
10. What is the funding mechanism?
Funding is offered through a grant mechanism.
11. What is the award size range?
Award amounts range from a floor of $250,000 to a ceiling of $1,000,000.
12. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants.
13. What is the funding activity category and CFDA number listed?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," tied to counter-narcotics and criminal justice systems. The CFDA number referenced is 19.703.
14. What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants may include:
- U.S. nonprofits (including those with 501(c)(3) status)
- U.S. nonprofits in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) status (if they can provide proof they are seeking nonprofit status)
- U.S. private or state educational institutions
- Mexico-based nonprofits and educational institutions
- U.S. or Mexico-based for-profit entities that are legally registered in Mexico
15. Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. For-profit applicants are allowed to apply, but they are explicitly prohibited from including profit in the award budget. Budgets must reflect allowable project costs only.
16. Are Public International Organizations eligible?
No. Public International Organizations are specifically excluded from applying to this announcement.
17. What Mexico-related registration requirement applies to applicants?
A key operational requirement is that applicants must be able to demonstrate current legal registration in Mexico to show they can carry out programming in-country.
18. What experience does INL expect applicants to demonstrate?
Applicants must show a track record implementing similar education and awareness initiatives, preferably in Mexico and ideally in the specific communities they propose to serve. Comparable experience may include designing, implementing, and evaluating crime prevention, rule-of-law promotion, social programs, or Culture of Lawfulness projects in Mexico.
19. Does the opportunity highlight any preferred target groups or stakeholder experience?
Yes. The opportunity highlights experience working with youth, public servants, and community leaders.
20. Do organizations based outside Mexico need a local partner?
Yes. Organizations based outside Mexico are required to identify and work with a Mexico-based implementing partner, which INL frames as important for local buy-in and long-term sustainability.
21. What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on October 6, 2014.
22. What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is October 1, 2015.
23. When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 31, 2015.
24. Does the timeline suggest this specific posting is current or historical?
The dates indicate this particular posting is historical. However, the description illustrates INL priorities for Culture of Lawfulness work in Mexico, including partnerships with civil society, youth-focused interventions, engagement with public servants and community institutions, and programming that strengthens rule-of-law culture as a complement to justice and security reforms.
25. Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The listed point of contact is Cheryl Price, Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State (email referenced in the notice).
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