Strengthening Bosnia and Herzegovinas Organized Crime Specialized Departments for Organized Crime Through Expert Advisory Support

The U.S. Department of State, through its Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is offering a funding opportunity to support efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s specialized departments responsible for combating organized crime and transnational organized crime-related corruption. INL’s broader mission is to enhance global security and stability by countering criminal networks, illegal drug trafficking, and corruption that threaten U.S. interests. This funding opportunity is part of the Bureau’s Europe and Asia regional programming and focuses specifically on enhancing judicial and prosecutorial effectiveness in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The primary purpose of this grant is to engage highly experienced individuals who can provide expert advisory services, mentoring, and technical assistance to specialized prosecutorial and judicial bodies in Bosnia and Herzegovina. These experts will work with institutions such as the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Specialized Department for Combating Corruption and Organized Crime and its counterpart in Republika Srpska. The project is designed to improve the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of complex organized crime and corruption cases, particularly those with connections to international criminal networks that impact U.S. security and economic interests. Funding for this opportunity totals 150000 dollars, with individual awards ranging from a minimum of 50000 dollars to a maximum of 75000 dollars. Approximately two awards are expected. The project implementation period is anticipated to last between 12 and 18 months, with a projected start date of November 2026. Funds may be used for allowable costs such as travel, lodging, advisory honoraria within established limits, communications, and translation services. Certain costs are explicitly prohibited, including business-class airfare, entertainment expenses, alcohol, construction, and costs incurred outside the performance period without prior approval. Eligibility is limited exclusively to individuals, both U.S.-based and foreign-based, who possess at least ten years of senior-level professional experience in establishing or operating specialized prosecutorial or judicial bodies focused on organized crime and corruption. Applicants must demonstrate a proven track record in handling complex cases and may be required to show experience in comparable legal environments if they are not based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Additional qualifications such as familiarity with the country’s legal framework, language proficiency, and prior collaboration with U.S. government agencies are considered advantageous but not mandatory. The application process requires submission through Grants.gov and includes standard federal forms such as the SF-424I, SF-424A, and SF-424B, along with a proposal narrative, budget documentation, and identification materials. The proposal narrative must outline the applicant’s approach, methodology, timeline, and performance indicators. Applicants may also be required to submit a resume or salary history if requesting compensation through honoraria. Questions regarding the application must be submitted by late August 2026, and responses will be publicly shared prior to the application deadline. Applications are due by late September 2026, and awards are expected to be announced by early December 2026. The evaluation process considers the applicant’s experience, proposed methodology, and ability to deliver measurable outcomes aligned with program objectives. Selected recipients will be required to provide periodic reports, including advisory inputs, mentoring reports, and potentially a final program report summarizing outcomes and lessons learned. This funding opportunity is not recurring and is subject to the availability of federal funds.

Demonstrate extensive senior level experience in organized crime prosecution align proposal with Bosnia and Herzegovina legal framework and provide clear structured methodology and measurable outcomes