Support for the Community Security Program in Honduras

Description

1) Objective

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to assist in building the capacity and professionalization of the Honduran National Preventive Police (HNP), increasing their ability to function as effective, efficient, and transparent officers, ultimately strengthening their relationships and connections with the communities in which they operate.

The program will build trust between the Honduran National Preventive Police (HNP) and the communities they serve by expanding training opportunities, building capacity, and coordinating community events to promote community safety, minimize gang influence, and prevent youth recruitment from gangs.

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), U.S.-based educational institutions meeting certain tax code criteria, foreign-based non-profits/NGOs, and foreign-based educational institutions.

3) Location

Actions must take place in Honduras.

4) Budget

The grant has an award ceiling of $1,100,000 and an award floor of $800,000.

5) Application

Interested organizations can access the full announcement and submit applications through the provided link to the opportunity in MyGrants. The closing date for applications is July 08, 2024. For assistance in accessing the announcement electronically, applicants can contact Tia Allen at AllenLS2@state.gov or Gabriela Salgado at SalgadoGX@state.gov.