Combating Sports Corruption

Background
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is dedicated to keeping Americans safe by countering crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. The mission includes responding to challenges through foreign assistance programs, diplomatic engagement, and policy coordination.

This grant opportunity aims to combat corruption and financial crime in sports by building capacity among specialized prosecutors, financial intelligence units, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Grant Details
The project will focus on creating and improving procedures and investigative techniques related to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering in sports. It aims to enhance collaboration between specialized prosecutors' offices, financial intelligence units, sports governing bodies (e.g., Olympic committee), and government agencies regulating sports and betting.

Key activities include:
1) Designing training programs for detecting and prosecuting corruption in sports;
2) Creating public media campaigns about corruption and illegal betting;
3) Developing guidelines for stakeholders on investigating corrupt acts;
4) Convening national conferences on sports corruption to promote best practices.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions under section 501(c)(3), foreign-based non-profits, and educational institutions. Applicants must have a unique entity identifier (UEI) and valid registration on SAM.gov. Organizations can only submit one proposal but may form consortia with a lead applicant designated.

Period of Performance
The initial project implementation length is 24 months, with an estimated start date in December 2024.

Grant Value
Total funding available is $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $1,000,000 to a maximum of $2,000,000. Up to two awards are anticipated.

Place of Performance
The primary geographic focus for this grant opportunity is Mexico.