This grant is designed to help combat transnational organized crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina by providing training in forensic accounting. The goal is to equip local prosecutors and investigators with the skills needed to tackle criminal organizations involved in drug, weapon, and human trafficking, as well as money laundering.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity interested in improving forensic accounting skills to fight organized crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since the applicant types are unrestricted, a wide range of organizations, including educational institutions, non-profits, and possibly governmental bodies, could apply.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate expertise in forensic accounting
- Inability to operate or partner effectively in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Lack of a clear plan to train local prosecutors and investigators
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan within the $250,000 - $350,000 range
- Proof of expertise in forensic accounting
- Partnership agreements with local BiH entities
- Organizational background and capability statement
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
- Letters of support or endorsement
- Timeline for project implementation
- Evaluation plan for measuring success
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with all federal grant requirements
- Be prepared to demonstrate measurable outcomes
- Consider the political and logistical challenges of operating in BiH
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization or entity, as the applicant types are unrestricted. This means that a wide variety of organizations, including educational institutions, non-profits, and potentially governmental bodies, can apply. The key requirement is the ability to provide effective forensic accounting training in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity interested in improving forensic accounting skills to fight organized crime in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since the applicant types are unrestricted, a wide range of organizations, including educational institutions, non-profits, and possibly governmental bodies, could apply.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate expertise in forensic accounting
- Inability to operate or partner effectively in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Lack of a clear plan to train local prosecutors and investigators
- Non-compliance with federal grant regulations
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to develop and deliver training programs in forensic accounting for prosecutors and investigators in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This includes costs related to curriculum development, training materials, instructor fees, and possibly travel expenses for trainers.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(15 days)
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with SAM.gov
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Outline a detailed budget within the specified range
- Gather proof of forensic accounting expertise
- Establish partnerships with local BiH entities
- Prepare organizational capability statements
- Collect letters of support or endorsements
- Create a project timeline
- Design an evaluation plan