Logistics, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law Programs in the Caribbean | DFOP0016693

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The grant opportunity titled "Logistics, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law Programs in the Caribbean" is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It is designed to fund an implementing partner that can provide the practical backbone required to run INL-supported capacity building efforts across the Caribbean, especially those aligned with the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI). In plain terms, this opportunity is less about running a standalone policy program and more about supplying the operational, administrative, and coordination support that lets law enforcement and rule-of-law training and assistance activities happen smoothly and consistently in the region.

The award will be made using a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government typically expects a higher level of involvement in program direction and oversight than under a standard grant. The funded organization should be prepared to work closely with INL on planning, scheduling, compliance, and execution of activities. The activity category is "Law, Justice and Legal Services" under CFDA 19.703, and the stated purpose is to provide programmatic, logistical, travel, and administrative support to capacity building programs that advance INL's CBSI priorities. While the notice does not list specific countries or thematic modules in the excerpt provided, CBSI generally focuses on strengthening citizen security and justice sector capacity, improving information sharing and coordination, and reducing transnational crime threats that affect Caribbean states and U.S. interests.

Functionally, the work implied by the description usually includes arranging and managing travel for participants, trainers, and subject matter experts; handling itineraries, lodging, per diem, and other travel-related requirements; coordinating venues and training logistics; supporting procurement and distribution of allowable program supplies; and providing day-to-day administrative and reporting support that keeps trainings, exchanges, workshops, and technical assistance moving on schedule. The mention of "programmatic" support suggests the partner may also be expected to help with work planning, coordination with local counterparts, tracking deliverables, maintaining participant records, and supporting monitoring and evaluation documentation, even if INL retains primary strategic control. Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect recurring coordination with INL during implementation, including approvals around key activities, budgets, and timelines.

Eligibility is relatively broad and includes both U.S.-based and foreign-based entities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based educational institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or under 26 U.S.C. 115, as well as foreign-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations and foreign-based educational institutions. This mix signals INL is open to partners with strong operational presence and experience in the Caribbean, whether headquartered in the United States or abroad, as long as they can meet U.S. government compliance and performance expectations.

Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number DFOP0016693 and an original closing date of August 12, 2024. The award ceiling is listed as $750,000, which indicates the maximum anticipated funding level for an individual award under this announcement. The "ExpectedAwards: 0" field appears in the source data; in federal listings this sometimes reflects a placeholder or a data entry quirk rather than a literal plan to make no awards, so applicants typically confirm intent and anticipated award count by reviewing the full solicitation package and any amendments. The opportunity was created on June 27, 2024, and is categorized as discretionary, meaning proposals are competitively reviewed and selected based on the criteria in the full notice.

Overall, this opportunity is best suited to organizations that have demonstrated experience delivering complex operational support for international training and technical assistance programs, especially in justice and security sectors. Strong candidates typically bring reliable travel and logistics systems, regional vendor networks, compliance-ready financial controls, and staff who can coordinate across time zones and multiple stakeholders. The aim is to ensure that INL-supported law enforcement and rule-of-law capacity building efforts tied to CBSI can be executed efficiently, responsibly, and with consistent administrative support across the Caribbean operating environment.

• The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Logistics, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law Programs in the Caribbean" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-27.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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