Travel Logistics Support for Belize In-country Training
ID: 353439Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$400K - $600K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353439
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 8, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking organizations to provide travel logistics support for in-country training programs in Belize. The purpose of these programs is to enhance the capacity of governmental institutions and reduce crime. The logistics and administrative support services are specifically required for programs implemented within Belize. The funding for this cooperative agreement ranges from $400,000 to $600,000, with an expected number of awards being one. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based educational institutions, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations, and foreign-based educational institutions. The opportunity closes on June 7, 2024. For more information, you can refer to the opportunity in MyGrants. For any inquiries, you can contact Nelson Link at LinkN@State.gov or Tia Allen at AllenLS2@State.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
AllenLS2@State.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
4/16/2024
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