The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism is offering a grant to create a program that helps countries in Latin America and the Caribbean combat terrorism. This involves training legal and financial professionals to better investigate and prosecute terrorism cases and disrupt the financial networks of terrorist organizations. The goal is to strengthen regional security and protect U.S. interests.
Who it's for: Organizations that can provide training and support to improve legal and financial systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, specifically to combat terrorism and disrupt terrorist financial networks.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to coordinate with existing regional training activities
- Inability to provide structured training for legal and financial professionals
- Lack of focus on newly designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations
- Non-compliance with National Security Presidential Memorandum-2
- Inadequate information sharing with U.S. counterparts
What You May Need
- Detailed proposal outlining the training program
- Plan for coordination with existing regional initiatives
- Budget proposal within the award range
- Proof of capability to deliver legal and financial-disruption training
- Documentation of past experience in counterterrorism efforts
Cautions
- Ensure coordination with the International Law Enforcement Academy
- Focus on newly designated FTOs and Iranian proxies
- Align with U.S. national security goals