Bolstering anti-money laundering prevention and private sector compliance programs in El Salvador
ID: 354038Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$800K - $1M

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/354038

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=8a2c2d621b61c610e02962cae54bcbe1&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) compliance programs in El Salvador. The primary objective is to strengthen the capacity of obligated entities and government supervisors to develop and implement effective AML/CFT compliance programs that align with international standards and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations, particularly focusing on high-risk sectors identified by local authorities. This initiative is crucial for preventing and detecting money laundering activities in the country, thereby promoting financial integrity. Interested applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign non-profits and educational institutions, can apply for funding ranging from $800,000 to $1,000,000, with a submission deadline of July 8, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Katia Rubio at SanSalvadorINLGrants@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
    Questions.pdf
    The document outlines responses to questions regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) aimed at enhancing anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs in El Salvador. Major points include the preference for submitting proposal documents as individual files, the necessity for applicant organizations to be registered in specified systems before submission, and the inclusion of short biographies for key personnel in proposals. Definitions of “economic sector” and eligibility criteria for applicants, particularly the limitation to non-profit organizations and educational institutions, are clarified. There is no current availability of the 2023 or 2024 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for El Salvador, and the inclusion of virtual assets in project considerations is uncertain. The purpose of this RFP is to encourage organizations to develop compliance programs focusing on high-priority economic sectors identified by local authorities.
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