Support for the Community Security Program in Honduras
ID: 354071Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$800K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354071

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=08d19d8087024250203441d6cebb35a3&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement to support the Community Security Program in Honduras. The primary objective of this initiative is to enhance the capacity and professionalization of the Honduran National Preventive Police (HNP), thereby fostering effective community relations and reducing gang influence through training and community engagement activities. This funding opportunity, with an award ceiling of $1,100,000 and a floor of $800,000, is open to various organizations, including U.S.-based NGOs and foreign educational institutions, with a submission deadline of July 8, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Tia Allen at AllenLS2@state.gov or Gabriela Salgado at SalgadoGX@state.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AllenLS2@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
    Questions.pdf
    The document provides a Q&A related to the federal request for proposals (RFP) aimed at supporting the Community Security Program in Honduras for the year 2024. It clarifies eligibility requirements for applicants, emphasizing that organizations must apply as lead applicants without submitting dual applications. INL (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs) offers guidance on activities for enhancing vocational center capacity, while remaining open to additional proposals from applicants. The budget allocation indicates that 5% should be dedicated to the procurement of equipment and furniture for HNP (Honduras National Police) stations, which have already been furnished by the Host Government and INL. The document specifies that HNP will coordinate community activities and outreach events in collaboration with the grantees, highlighting the importance of leveraging existing HNP expertise. Overall, the purpose of this file is to outline parameters and expectations for applicants seeking funding to bolster community security initiatives in Honduras.
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