Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15CA0035 WHPCARSI 062315
Apply for INL 15CA0035 WHPCARSI 062315
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Logistical Support for Rule of Law, Citizen Security, and Law Enforcement Projects in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.705 Trans National Crime.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $3,915,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Logistical Support for Rule of Law, Citizen Security, and Law Enforcement Projects in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize" was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It was posted on June 23, 2015 under Funding Opportunity Number INL 15CA0035 WHPCARSI 062315 and falls within the Law, Justice and Legal Services category, with a CFDA listing of 19.705 focused on transnational crime. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved during implementation (for example through coordination, approvals, and joint planning), rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.
At a high level, the purpose of the opportunity is to fund an organization (or organizations) that can provide practical, on-the-ground logistical support that enables rule of law, citizen security, and law enforcement assistance programs to function effectively across three partner countries: Panama, Guatemala, and Belize. The emphasis on "logistical support" signals that the core need is often the operational backbone of projects rather than direct enforcement actions themselves. In programs like these, logistics can include arranging travel and in-country movement for trainers and participants, scheduling and hosting trainings and workshops, procuring allowable equipment and supplies, managing vendors and service providers, handling event planning, supporting deployments of technical assistance teams, and ensuring that administrative and operational details do not become bottlenecks that slow down justice and security initiatives.
INL anticipated making up to 10 awards under this announcement. Individual award sizes were expected to range from an award floor of $343,750 to an award ceiling of $3,915,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, meaning applicants were not obligated to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources as a strength. Because the scope spans multiple countries and program areas, the spread between the minimum and maximum award amounts suggests INL was open to funding both smaller, targeted logistical support efforts and larger platforms capable of supporting multiple concurrent activities across the region.
Eligible applicants included a broad set of nonprofit and higher education institutions: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education. This eligibility structure indicates INL was willing to work with both traditional implementing partners such as NGOs and universities that have the administrative capacity to manage U.S. government cooperative agreements, subawards, procurement processes, compliance obligations, and multi-country coordination. In practice, the types of applicants best positioned for this kind of award are organizations that already have strong regional presence or established partner networks in Central America, bilingual operational teams, robust financial controls, and proven experience supporting security-sector or justice-sector programming where compliance, vetting, and documentation requirements can be demanding.
The timeline for the opportunity shows it was open for roughly two months. The original and current closing date were both August 22, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on September 21, 2015. For applicants at the time, that window would have required rapid proposal development and the ability to demonstrate readiness to begin executing logistical support soon after award, which is often critical when INL programming must respond to evolving citizen security and transnational crime dynamics.
Overall, this opportunity can be understood as funding the operational engine behind INL-supported rule of law and citizen security initiatives in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize. Rather than focusing on a single narrow intervention, it supports the infrastructure that allows multiple law enforcement and justice-related activities to be carried out efficiently, consistently, and in coordination with U.S. government objectives. The point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement was Clarissa Adamson.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Logistical Support for Rule of Law, Citizen Security, and Law Enforcement Projects in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 15CA0035 WHPCARSI 062315.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 23, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date were both August 22, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on September 21, 2015.
What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
It falls within the Law, Justice and Legal Services category.
What is the CFDA listing and focus area mentioned for this grant?
The CFDA listing is 19.705, with a focus on transnational crime.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It typically means the U.S. government expects to remain actively involved during implementation (for example through coordination, approvals, and joint planning), rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to fund an organization (or organizations) that can provide practical, on-the-ground logistical support to enable rule of law, citizen security, and law enforcement assistance programs to function effectively in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize.
Which countries are covered by this grant?
The covered partner countries are Panama, Guatemala, and Belize.
What does "logistical support" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, logistical support focuses on the operational backbone of projects, which can include arranging travel and in-country movement for trainers and participants, scheduling and hosting trainings and workshops, procuring allowable equipment and supplies, managing vendors and service providers, handling event planning, supporting deployments of technical assistance teams, and ensuring administrative and operational details do not create bottlenecks.
Is the grant intended to fund direct law enforcement actions?
The emphasis is on enabling and supporting assistance programs through logistics and operational support rather than direct enforcement actions themselves.
How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making up to 10 awards under this announcement.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from an award floor of $343,750 to an award ceiling of $3,915,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
Even if cost share is not required, can applicants still propose leveraged resources?
Yes. While not required, the description notes that applicants sometimes still propose leveraged resources as a strength.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizational capabilities are suggested as important for this work?
The description suggests the strongest candidates are likely organizations with multi-country coordination capacity, strong administrative and financial controls, experience managing U.S. government cooperative agreements, the ability to manage subawards and procurement, and readiness to support security-sector or justice-sector programming where documentation and compliance requirements can be demanding. It also notes the practical value of regional presence or partner networks and bilingual operational teams.
Why is there a wide range between the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The description indicates the scope spans multiple countries and program areas, and the broad range suggests INL was open to funding both smaller, targeted logistical support efforts and larger platforms capable of supporting multiple concurrent activities across the region.
How long was the application window open?
Based on the dates provided, it was open for roughly two months (from June 23, 2015 to August 22, 2015).
What does this opportunity support at a high level?
It supports the operational engine behind INL-supported rule of law and citizen security initiatives in Panama, Guatemala, and Belize by funding the infrastructure that allows multiple justice- and law enforcement-related activities to be carried out efficiently and in coordination with U.S. government objectives.
Who is the listed point of contact?
The point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement was Clarissa Adamson.
What should applicants do if they have access issues with the full announcement?
The announcement notes that Clarissa Adamson was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement.
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