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Sin Rutas, Sin Recursos: Hitting Criminal Networks Where It Hurts

ID: OFOP0003648 • Type: Posted
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Description

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bogot announces an open competition to contract an investigative journalist or media production firm to document how reduced illegal migration has disrupted the operations of criminal networks, including Clan del Golfo and Tren de Aragua, that prey on migrants originating from and transiting through Colombia, and the damage these groups cause to Colombian communities and the environment. The project will center human stories and testimonies from affected communities, reinforced by hard data and compelling visual graphics, for dissemination across social and traditional media. Potential formats include an investigative documentary mini-series tracing how migrant "toll" payments financed violence against communities and security forces, as well as high-impact visual journalism/photojournalism highlighting ecological recovery in border zones as illegal transit declines. Working in close coordination with Colombian authorities and relevant U.S. agencies, this program directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by demonstrating that reducing illegal migration undercuts financing to narcoterrorist organizations while benefiting Colombian communities supporting America First priorities and shared U.S.-Colombia security objectives.

Background
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy Bogotá is issuing an open competition to contract an investigative journalist or media production firm. The goal is to document the impact of reduced illegal migration on criminal networks, specifically Clan del Golfo and Tren de Aragua, which exploit migrants in Colombia. This initiative aims to highlight the adverse effects these groups have on Colombian communities and the environment. It aligns with U.S. foreign policy priorities by demonstrating how reducing illegal migration can undermine narcoterrorist financing while benefiting local communities.

Grant Details
The project involves producing an investigative documentary mini-series that traces how migrant 'toll' payments finance violence against communities and security forces. Additionally, it includes high-impact visual journalism/photojournalism that showcases ecological recovery in border zones as illegal transit declines. The content will be disseminated through social and traditional media, incorporating human stories and testimonies from affected communities, supported by hard data and compelling visual graphics. The project must be completed within 12 months and will require close coordination with Colombian authorities and relevant U.S. agencies.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations (including think tanks and NGOs), public and private educational institutions, individuals (such as independent journalists), registered media production firms, and journalism collectives with demonstrated experience in investigative reporting or documentary production. Both Colombia-based and U.S.-based applicants are eligible. All applicants must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov and demonstrate experience in operating in or reporting on Colombian border regions.

Period of Performance
The project is expected to be completed within 12 months from the anticipated start date of September 20, 2026.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $50,000, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $50,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will take place primarily in Colombia, focusing on border corridors affected by illegal migration.
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Overview

Agency
Department of State (DOS)
Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
19.040 - Public Diplomacy Programs
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/19/26 the Department of State posted grant opportunity OFOP0003648 for Sin Rutas, Sin Recursos: Hitting Criminal Networks Where It Hurts with funding of $50,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 19.040 Public Diplomacy Programs. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $40,000 and $50,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Closing Date
Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Time is needed to obligate the award before close of FY26.
Last Updated
Version
1
Archive Date

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$50,000
Floor
$40,000
Estimated Program Funding
$50,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Marylee Ferro Grantor
Contact Email
grimaldojc@state.gov
Email Description
For Inquiries
Contact Phone
(302) 837-9862

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