The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Raising Awareness and Building Cooperation to Combat Corruption and Money Laundering" (Funding Opportunity Number: OFOP0001637). This program, part of the INL Mexico Anticorruption Program, aims to strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Mexican authorities to combat corruption and money laundering, particularly in relation to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the newly enacted Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA).
The project will focus on raising awareness about the FCPA and FEPA among Mexican stakeholders, including justice sector officials, civil society organizations, business coalitions, and chambers of commerce. The aim is to improve the ability of Mexican officials to detect, report, and prosecute violations under these laws, fostering better cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. in combating cross-border corruption.
The funding available is $1,000,000, with a project period of 24 months starting in January 2025. Applicants can request between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and INL anticipates awarding up to two cooperative agreements. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and NGOs. Cost sharing is encouraged but not required.
Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by November 18, 2024. Organizations are allowed to submit only one proposal, although they may partner with others as sub-recipients. Required documentation includes a proposal narrative, budget, monitoring plan, risk analysis, and biographical information for key personnel.
This opportunity seeks to enhance U.S.-Mexico cooperation on anticorruption initiatives by providing essential tools and training to Mexican authorities and encouraging collaboration across sectors.
