This grant is for organizations that want to help stop the forced recruitment of children by terrorist and criminal groups in Colombia. The goal is to support Colombian law enforcement in investigating, arresting, and prosecuting those who recruit children into these groups.
Who it's for: Any organization that can effectively carry out a project to combat forced child recruitment by terrorist and criminal groups in Colombia.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability to execute the project
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
- Non-compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations
- Proposals that do not align with the grant's objectives
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of organizational capability
- Registration with the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM)
- Past performance references
- Organizational chart
- Resumes of key personnel
- Letters of support or partnership (if applicable)
Cautions
- Short application window
- Strict alignment with U.S. national security interests
- Requires coordination with Colombian law enforcement
- Significant documentation and proof of capability needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization capable of executing a project to combat forced child recruitment by Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in Colombia. There are no specific restrictions on the types of organizations that can apply, meaning it is 'unrestricted'.
Overview
Any organization that can effectively carry out a project to combat forced child recruitment by terrorist and criminal groups in Colombia.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to demonstrate capability to execute the project
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
- Non-compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations
- Proposals that do not align with the grant's objectives
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support activities that help Colombian law enforcement investigate, arrest, and prosecute recruiters of forced child labor by terrorist and criminal organizations.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 21, 2026(6 days)
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM if not already registered
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Draft a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather past performance references
- Compile resumes of key personnel
- Obtain letters of support or partnership
- Submit application by the deadline