FY2026 v.1 Open-Source Templates (Grants.gov).zip

This file contains open-source templates for FY2026 grant applications related to the Combating Forced Child Recruitment by FTOs and TCOs federal grant opportunity. The funding is administered by the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs under the Trans-National Crime program (CFDA 19.705). The cooperative agreement opportunity seeks organizations to implement projects in Colombia that combat forced child recruitment by Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Transnational Criminal Organizations, with the objective of weakening illegal armed groups and supporting Colombian law enforcement in investigating, arresting, and prosecuting recruiters. The program address transnational criminal threats that impact U.S. national security.

Awards under this program typically range from approximately $500,000 to $7 million with performance periods of 12 to 36 months, though specific funding amounts and deadlines for this particular solicitation are not detailed in the template documentation. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Standard compliance requirements include Unique Entity Identifier registration, SAM.gov maintenance, Leahy Amendment vetting, and adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation standards. Recipients must maintain financial records for three years and comply with federal audit requirements. Detailed application instructions and specific submission deadlines should be referenced on Grants.gov.