This grant is for organizations to help Colombia fight against the forced recruitment of children by terrorist and criminal groups. The goal is to weaken these illegal groups by reducing their members and supporting law enforcement efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
Who it's for: Organizations that can work with Colombian law enforcement to combat child recruitment by terrorist and criminal groups.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice projects
- Inability to operate in Colombia
- No plan to collaborate with Colombian authorities
- Incomplete application
- Not meeting the 'OTHER' eligible applicant type
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of ability to operate in Colombia
- Partnership agreements with Colombian authorities
- Organizational background and experience
- Registration with the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Must work closely with Colombian law enforcement
- Project must directly address forced child recruitment
- Strict reporting and accountability measures
- Funds must be used as specified in the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are categorized under 'OTHER', which typically includes non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and possibly other types of entities that can demonstrate the ability to carry out the project in Colombia and work with law enforcement to combat forced child recruitment.
Overview
Organizations that can work with Colombian law enforcement to combat child recruitment by terrorist and criminal groups.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in law enforcement or criminal justice projects
- Inability to operate in Colombia
- No plan to collaborate with Colombian authorities
- Incomplete application
- Not meeting the 'OTHER' eligible applicant type
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support Colombian law enforcement in investigating, arresting, and prosecuting those who recruit children into illegal armed groups.
Total Program Funding
$4,000,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 4, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 6, 2026(23 days)
- Last Updated
- Jun 4, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather organizational documents and experience records
- Establish partnerships with Colombian authorities
- Submit application by the deadline