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
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 6, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 8, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications for a project in El Salvador to enhance the capacity of obligated entities and government supervisors in developing and implementing effective Anti-money Laundering and Counter Terrorist Finance (AML/CFT) compliance programs. The project aims to closely monitor and supervise entities with high risks of money laundering in El Salvador, with the goal of preventing and detecting instances of money laundering in the country. The project seeks to facilitate the implementation of risk-based AML/CFT compliance programs that align with international standards and best practices in the industry. U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and educational institutions are eligible to apply. The funding instrument type is a Cooperative Agreement, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $1,000,000, with an award floor of $800,000. The closing date for applications is July 8, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the link.

Point(s) of Contact
AllenLS2@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
5/07/2024
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