Colombian National Police wounded and disabled officers – Assistance Project for Vocational Development.

Background
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is seeking applications to improve and strengthen the institutional capacities of the Colombian National Police (CNP) and the Directorate of Veterans and Inclusive Rehabilitation (DIVRI) to provide vocational assistance to CNP officers and Colombian Military permanently wounded in the course of eradication, drug interdiction, rural security, antiterrorism, and anti-drug trafficking operations.

Grant Details
The project should include the design of strategies to access educational scholarships, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and/or employment opportunities for CNP officers and DIVRI. The project aims to improve access to career development and employment opportunities for CNP officers and Colombian Military permanently wounded in the line of duty. The project activities include identifying educational and job-training providers, creating a database of resources, strengthening career development programs, identifying specific employment opportunities relevant to officers' abilities, and expanding entrepreneurial projects with the wounded officers.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and foreign-based educational institutions. Applicants must have demonstrated experience implementing similar education, civil society engagement, social inclusion, or capacity building programs, preferably in Colombia or Latin America.

Period of Performance
The initial project implementation length is 24 months with an estimated start date on June 3, 2024. INL may extend the project implementation period up to three additional years contingent on priorities, recipient's performance, Department of State management approvals, and funding availability.

Grant Value
$1,000,000 is available for this grant opportunity with a minimum award amount of $800,000.

Place of Performance
The project will be implemented in Colombia.