Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16 CA 0011 WHPMEXICO DDR 12142015
Apply for INL 16 CA 0011 WHPMEXICO DDR 12142015
- The DOS-INL in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development and Implementation of a Mexican Anti-Drug Community Coalitions Model" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2015 and posted on Dec 14, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 14, 2016. (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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Development and Implementation of a Mexican Anti-Drug Community Coalitions Model opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program, managed through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), that funds a single cooperative agreement to help build and roll out a community-coalitions approach to drug prevention and demand reduction in Mexico. In practical terms, the grant is aimed at supporting a structured, community-based model where local stakeholders coordinate around prevention messaging, early intervention, and connections to treatment and rehabilitation services, rather than relying only on top-down public campaigns. The award is designed to help Mexico strengthen local capacity to prevent drug use and related harms by organizing community partners into coalitions that can plan, implement, and sustain anti-drug strategies.
A central feature of the opportunity is that it is intended to directly support two key Mexican government entities with complementary mandates. One is CONADIC (the Mexican National Council against Addictions) within the Secretariat of Health, which focuses on drug awareness, demand reduction, and rehabilitation. The other is SEGOB (the Secretariat of Government), which at the time was responsible for implementing the Pena Nieto administration's National Program for the Social Prevention of Violence and Delinquency. The way the notice frames this partnership signals that the coalition model is not only about substance use prevention in isolation, but also about tying drug demand reduction to broader public safety and violence-prevention goals. In other words, the program is positioned at the intersection of public health and community security, with the expectation that better prevention and treatment pathways contribute to reducing delinquency and violence at the community level.
Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, applicants should expect substantial programmatic involvement from the U.S. Department of State/INL during implementation. Cooperative agreements typically mean closer coordination on planning, milestones, and performance expectations, with the funder having an active role in shaping or approving key elements as the project progresses. The notice also emphasizes that prospective applicants should read the full NOFO carefully to understand the specific project design being sought, as well as the submission requirements and how proposals will be evaluated. That wording generally implies the agency is looking for a particular model and set of deliverables, and that competitiveness depends on aligning closely with those expectations.
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.704, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and an expectation of one award. That structure indicates a single implementer would likely be selected to develop and operationalize the coalition model, potentially creating tools, training, technical assistance, and implementation support that could be used across multiple communities. The funding opportunity number is INL 16 CA 0011 WHPMEXICO DDR 12142015, and it was posted on December 14, 2015, with an application deadline of January 14, 2016. The relatively short application window suggests the agency may have been working on a defined timeline and wanted to move quickly into implementation.
Eligible applicants included U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the latter categories). This eligibility range points to an expectation that applicants bring credible organizational capacity in areas such as public health programming, community-based prevention, coalition development, training and technical assistance, evaluation, and cross-sector coordination. Universities could be attractive applicants because they can combine implementation expertise with rigorous monitoring and evaluation; nonprofits may be competitive if they have demonstrated experience building coalitions and delivering prevention programs at scale, especially in international or cross-cultural contexts.
Overall, the grant opportunity is best understood as an effort to adapt and institutionalize a community coalition framework for Mexico that links drug demand reduction with broader violence and delinquency prevention priorities. The U.S. government funding is intended to help Mexican counterparts (CONADIC and SEGOB) strengthen community-level prevention infrastructure, improve coordination among local actors, and support pathways to rehabilitation, with INL playing an active partner role through the cooperative agreement mechanism.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the "Development and Implementation of a Mexican Anti-Drug Community Coalitions Model" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State program managed by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The opportunity funds a single cooperative agreement to help develop and roll out a community-coalitions model for drug prevention and demand reduction in Mexico.
What is the main goal of this program?
The goal is to strengthen local capacity in Mexico to prevent drug use and related harms by organizing community partners into coalitions that can plan, implement, and sustain anti-drug strategies. The program emphasizes coordinated local action such as prevention messaging, early intervention, and connections to treatment and rehabilitation services.
How does a community-coalitions approach differ from traditional public awareness campaigns?
The opportunity is framed around a structured, community-based model where local stakeholders coordinate ongoing prevention and response efforts, rather than relying only on top-down public campaigns. The emphasis is on local coordination, shared planning, and practical pathways to services (including treatment and rehabilitation).
Which U.S. agency is administering the award?
The award is administered by the U.S. Department of State through INL (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs).
Which Mexican government entities are intended to be supported by this program?
The notice highlights direct support for two Mexican government entities with complementary mandates:
- CONADIC (the Mexican National Council against Addictions) within the Secretariat of Health, focused on drug awareness, demand reduction, and rehabilitation.
- SEGOB (the Secretariat of Government), which at the time was responsible for implementing the Pena Nieto administration's National Program for the Social Prevention of Violence and Delinquency.
Is the program only focused on drug prevention, or does it connect to other priorities?
The opportunity is positioned at the intersection of public health and community security. It links drug demand reduction with broader violence and delinquency prevention goals, reflecting an expectation that improved prevention and treatment pathways can contribute to reducing delinquency and violence at the community level.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial programmatic involvement by the funder during implementation. For this opportunity, applicants should expect closer coordination with INL on planning, milestones, and performance expectations, with INL playing an active role in shaping or approving key elements as the project progresses.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The funding description indicates an expectation of one award. That suggests a single implementer would likely be selected to develop and operationalize the coalition model.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $2,500,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was categorized as discretionary funding under CFDA 19.704.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL 16 CA 0011 WHPMEXICO DDR 12142015.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application due?
It was posted on December 14, 2015, and the application deadline was January 14, 2016.
What does the short application window suggest?
The relatively short window suggests the agency may have been working on a defined timeline and wanted to move quickly into implementation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- U.S.-based public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education)
What types of organizational capabilities does this opportunity appear to favor?
Based on the description, applicants are expected to bring credible capacity in areas such as public health programming, community-based prevention, coalition development, training and technical assistance, evaluation, and cross-sector coordination.
Why might universities be competitive applicants for this opportunity?
The notice implies that universities could be attractive applicants because they can combine implementation expertise with more rigorous monitoring and evaluation capacity.
Why might nonprofits be competitive applicants for this opportunity?
Nonprofits may be competitive if they have demonstrated experience building coalitions and delivering prevention programs at scale, particularly in international or cross-cultural contexts.
What kinds of activities might the single implementer be expected to provide?
With one expected award and a national-scale objective, the implementer would likely develop and operationalize the coalition model and potentially create tools, training, technical assistance, and implementation support that could be used across multiple communities.
What outcomes is the program trying to support at the community level?
The program is designed to help improve community-level prevention infrastructure, strengthen coordination among local actors, and support pathways to rehabilitation, with an overall intent of reducing drug-related harms and contributing to violence and delinquency prevention.
How important is it to align with the full NOFO requirements?
The notice emphasizes reading the full NOFO carefully to understand the project design being sought, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria. That language generally signals that competitiveness depends on aligning closely with specific expectations and deliverables.
What role does INL expect to play during implementation?
Because the award is a cooperative agreement, INL is expected to be an active partner during implementation, with involvement in planning, milestones, and performance expectations.
In one sentence, how should this opportunity be understood?
It is an effort to adapt and institutionalize a community coalition framework for Mexico that links drug demand reduction with violence and delinquency prevention priorities, with INL acting as an active implementation partner through a single cooperative agreement.
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