Undercover Backstopping Project

DOS-INL Posted OFOP0002752

Description

To carry out a project that protects American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies’ ability to carry conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels threatening U.S. national security. This project will provide recommendations on how the Mexican government could close critical gaps in Mexico’s legal protections and enhance identity management systems for undercover agents, enabling Mexican federal and state law enforcement to safely and reliably conduct undercover operations that support U.S. and Mexican investigations targeting cartels and criminal networks.

Eligibility

U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1,000,000.00
Award Ceiling
$1,500,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
Not specified
Expected Awards
2
Key Dates
Posted
May 15, 2026
Closes
June 15, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Agency Code
DOS-INL
Funding Instrument
Other