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Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant

DOS-INL’s stated objective is to strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents. The supplied listing identifies broad U.S.- and foreign-based nonprofit, educational-institution, and for-profit eligibility categories, but directs applicants to additional eligibility information. Applicants should center their proposal on the stated Kenyan critical-incident command-and-control objective, use the NOFO and INL templates to confirm substantive requirements, and prepare for SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration and Grants.gov submission. The available packet does not provide the full NOFO, evaluation criteria, period of performance, or detailed budget and reporting rules.

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Potential award

$500,000–$1,600,000

Time remaining

18 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Does your proposed work directly align with Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)?

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Plain-English explanation

DOS-INL’s stated objective is to strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents. The supplied listing identifies broad U.S.- and foreign-based nonprofit, educational-institution, and for-profit eligibility categories, but directs applicants to additional eligibility information. Applicants should center their proposal on the stated Kenyan critical-incident command-and-control objective, use the NOFO and INL templates to confirm substantive requirements, and prepare for SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration and Grants.gov submission. The available packet does not provide the full NOFO, evaluation criteria, period of performance, or detailed budget and reporting rules.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

The confirmed program objective is to strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents.

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Strong-fit project signals

The applicant falls within a listed U.S.- or foreign-based nonprofit, educational-institution, or for-profit applicant category. The proposed work is explicitly tied to strengthening Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents. The applicant can complete the listed SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and submit through Grants.gov.

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What reviewers may prioritize

The packet contains no formal review criteria, scoring weights, or stated reviewer preferences. The only supportable inferred priority is direct alignment to the stated objective of strengthening Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents; other selection factors must be confirmed in the NOFO.

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What this grant funds

Strengthen Kenyan police command and control during critical incidents.

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Award range
$500,000–$1,600,000
Total program funding
$0
Expected awards
2
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

Compare your program with Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification).

Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
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 - Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training, INL Templates and Forms
Contact
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · 202-890-9795

Official deadline

September 10, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

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

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

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Verification
verified
Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:30 AM
Content updated
8/12/2026, 1:44:12 AM
Review
Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant.
Is Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is September 10, 2026, with 18 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 Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant provide?

Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant lists $500,000–$1,600,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $0. DOS-INL expects to make approximately 2 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) 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 Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training 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 Kenya: Crowd Control and Less-Than-Lethal Riot Response Training 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 September 10, 2026 using the preparation plan above.

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