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

This file is a zipped archive containing open-source templates for FY2026 grant applications on Grants.gov, designed to support submissions under the federal grant opportunity "Combating Forced Child Recruitment by FTOs and TCOs." The opportunity, administered by the Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs under the Trans-National Crime program (CFDA 19.705), seeks qualified organizations to implement projects combating forced child recruitment by Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Transnational Criminal Organizations in Colombia. The cooperative agreement-based funding mechanism aims to strengthen Colombian law enforcement's capacity to investigate, arrest, and prosecute child recruiters, thereby weakening illegal armed groups and reducing threats to U.S. national security.

The Trans-National Crime program from which this opportunity derives supports comprehensive initiatives addressing transnational criminal networks, with recent awards ranging from approximately $500,000 to $7 million and project periods typically spanning 12 to 36 months. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Key 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. The provided templates facilitate applicant preparation of compliant submissions on Grants.gov, supporting standardized formatting and documentation requirements for this competitive solicitation.