IACA Mexico Chapter
ID: 353874Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$150K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Apr 29, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications for a project to establish a chapter of the International Association of Criminal Analysts (IACA) in Mexico. The aim of this project is to provide training, professional growth, and networking opportunities for federal and state criminal analysts of security and justice institutions of the Government of Mexico. This opportunity falls under the category of Education and is a Cooperative Agreement. The funding range for this grant is between $150,000 and $250,000, with an expected number of awards being 1. The eligible applicants for this grant are foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The closing date for applications is July 1, 2024. For more information, you can contact childressaj@state.gov, pedrozadg@state.gov, or MexicoCityINLGU@state.gov.

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