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

This is a template file for open-source grant application submission materials related to the FY2026 funding cycle on Grants.gov. The file supports applications for the "Strengthening Specialized Departments for Organized Crime and Corruption" grant opportunity administered by the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) under the Criminal Justice Systems program (CFDA 19.703). The program aims to enhance prosecutorial and judicial capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina's specialized departments to combat organized crime, corruption, and transnational criminal organizations operating along trafficking routes. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and non-profit entities, with application deadlines spanning March through August 2025 and anticipated project start dates beginning mid-2025.

The Criminal Justice Systems program funds law enforcement training, legal skills instruction, institutional capacity-building, anti-corruption initiatives, and technical assistance across multiple regions including Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Award values typically range from approximately $35,000 for limited assessments to $4 million for comprehensive multi-country programs, with performance periods generally spanning 12–36 months. Recipients must maintain financial records for three years and comply with 2 CFR Subpart F audit requirements. The open-source templates provided facilitate standardized application submission on Grants.gov and support the development of proposals addressing specialized law enforcement training, criminal justice reform, and corruption-combating initiatives.