OpportunityTitle: Annual Program Statement - Enhance Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) in Mexico
CategoryExplanation: Counter-narcotics
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: &#149; Be a registered, U.S. non-profit organization or a registered U.S. private/state educational institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) and can demonstrate current country registration in Mexico.  Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a grant or cooperative agreement award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status; OR    &#149; Be a local, in-country, non-profit organization, educational institution, or private institutions that can demonstrate current country registration in Mexico, competent programmatic ability, and ability to meet INL reporting requirements; OR    &#149; Be a U. S. for-profit entity or local, in-country for-profit entity that can demonstrate current country registration as a legal entity in Mexico and eligible to participate in this Request for Proposals.  Proof of registration is required to prove that the company or organization can perform a program in Mexico.  NOTE:  For-profit entities applying for this funding opportunity are NOT ALLOWED to include PROFIT in the award budget.      PLEASE NOTE:   Public International Organizations (PIOs) are excluded from applying to this grant announcement.    AND    The Applicant must, at the time it submits an application in response to this RFA, either:          &#149; Have demonstrated experience implementing similar education and/or awareness programs, preferably in Mexico, and preferably in the targeted community(ies) identified in the proposal; or have demonstrated experience in the designs, development, implementation, and evaluation of crime prevention programs, rule of law promotion, social programs, and/or Culture of Lawfulness projects in Mexico preferably with the targeted community(ies) identified in this proposal.    &#149; Have demonstrated experience working with, youth, public servants and community leaders to implement one or more of the following:  youth leadership training, civic education programs, community outreach programs, capacity building, and social responsibility programs.    &#149; Have existing capacity or ability to develop active partnerships with the necessary partner organization(s) and institutions in Mexico especially those working with children and youth, civil society and public servants in order to successfully fulfill the proposed program.     &#149; Due to the community-oriented focus of this request for proposals, organizations based outside of Mexico are required to identify and work with an implementing partner based in Mexico to ensure local &#145;buy-in&#146; and sustainability.
Description: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs is seeking applications from qualified organizations to implement Culture of Lawfulness (CoL) programs in Mexico. The overall objective of the CoL program, which is funded by the Merida Initiative, is to install a sense of individual responsibility for upholding the rule of law in Mexico and support the ability of Mexico&#146;s citizens to participate in the law enforcement process. Promoting the rule of law, and reducing insecurity and corruption, requires societal support by what has come to be known as a Culture of Lawfulness. In particular, INL aims to work with civil society organizations to implement programs that support CoL principles across a variety of sectors, mainly civil society, center of moral authority, public servants and law enforcement, education, children and youth.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: DOS Email
GrantorContactText: Cheryl Price &lt;br/&gt;Grants Management Specialist &lt;br/&gt;