Travel Logistics Support for Belize In-country Training

Background
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is at the forefront of responding to challenges related to crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL's foreign assistance programs are essential to advancing U.S. policy objectives, including disrupting and reducing illicit drug markets and transnational crime, combating corruption and illicit financing, and strengthening criminal justice systems to support stable, rights-respecting partners.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity is for organizations to provide logistical and administrative support to INL-Belize capacity building programs within Belize. The goal is to enhance the capacity of governmental institutions and reduce crime.
The logistics and administrative support services required are for programs implemented within the country of Belize only. The project aims to minimize the impact of international crime and illegal drugs on the United States, its citizens, and partner nations by providing effective foreign assistance and fostering global cooperation. The project will stabilize and strengthen security institutions, combat narco-trafficking, minimize transnational crime impact, and promote just and democratic governments by strengthening justice sector institutions, good governance, and respect for human rights.

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 U.S. tax code, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and foreign-based educational institutions.
Applicants must have demonstrated experience implementing similar projects, preferably in the target country or region.

Period of Performance
The initial project implementation length is 24 months with an estimated start date in July 2024. INL projects shall not exceed five total years of project implementation.

Grant Value
The total available funding for this grant opportunity is $600,000 USD with anticipated awards ranging from a minimum of $400,000 USD to a maximum of $600,000 USD.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic location for the grant will be within the country of Belize.