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A grant from DOS-INL

Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant

DOS-INL’s opportunity seeks one $1.8–$2.0 million project to strengthen secure, transparent, and standardized management of seized evidence in Honduras, reducing vulnerabilities that transnational criminal organizations exploit to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets. A strong fit is a Honduras-specific evidence-management reform concept with a direct, explicit connection to those stated outcomes. Cost share is not required. Eligibility records conflict: one lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, while another lists U.S. and foreign nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations; applicants should verify the controlling NOFO before proceeding. The listed application route is Grants.gov, with SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and referenced NOFO, templates/forms, and Q&A materials to review.

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Potential award

$1,800,000–$2,000,000

Time remaining

9 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Organization size

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unclear

Program area

Law, Justice and Legal Services

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Population served

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Plain-English explanation

DOS-INL’s opportunity seeks one $1.8–$2.0 million project to strengthen secure, transparent, and standardized management of seized evidence in Honduras, reducing vulnerabilities that transnational criminal organizations exploit to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets. A strong fit is a Honduras-specific evidence-management reform concept with a direct, explicit connection to those stated outcomes. Cost share is not required. Eligibility records conflict: one lists 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutions, while another lists U.S. and foreign nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations; applicants should verify the controlling NOFO before proceeding. The listed application route is Grants.gov, with SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and referenced NOFO, templates/forms, and Q&A materials to review.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

DOS-INL intends to support a project that strengthens Honduras’ capacity to manage seized evidence securely, transparently, and in a standardized manner, thereby reducing vulnerabilities exploited by transnational criminal organizations to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The proposed work is specifically focused on improving management of seized evidence in Honduras. The project directly addresses all three stated qualities of evidence management: security, transparency, and standardization. The proposal clearly explains how its evidence-management reforms reduce vulnerabilities that TCOs exploit to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets. The applicant’s scope and budget can credibly be structured within the stated $1.8–$2.0 million award range; this is an inferred fit signal, not a stated evaluation criterion. The applicant can verify that it qualifies under the eligibility rules in the controlling NOFO before submission.

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What reviewers may prioritize

No formal review criteria or scoring weights are included in the supplied packet. Based on the stated purpose, likely substantive priorities are direct Honduras relevance; a credible approach to secure, transparent, and standardized seized-evidence management; and a clear causal connection between the reform and reducing TCO exploitation. These are purpose-based inferences, not confirmed reviewer criteria.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

The purpose of this award is to carry out a project to strengthen Honduras’ ability to manage seized evidence in a secure, transparent, and standardized manner, reducing vulnerabilities that transnational criminal organizations exploit to evade prosecution and sustain illicit markets.

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Award range
$1,800,000–$2,000,000
Total program funding
$0
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the U.S. tax code; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Foreign-based educational institutions U.S.-based For profit organizations Foreign-based For profit organizations
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants, NOFO-Disrupting TCOs OFOP00031, INL Templates and Forms, Q&A
Contact
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · 202-890-9795

Official deadline

August 31, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:50 AM
Content updated
8/11/2026, 7:31:32 PM
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant.
Is Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is August 31, 2026, with 9 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant provide?

Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant lists $1,800,000–$2,000,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $0. DOS-INL expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant?

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Disrupting TCOs through Evidence Reform Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from August 31, 2026 using the preparation plan above.