Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0004992
Mapping Dangerous Drugs and Their Proceeds is a U.S. Department of State grant opportunity (Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL) focused on improving the U.S. government’s practical understanding of how fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, and other synthetic drugs are produced, moved, and sold, along with how the precursor chemicals and related profits flow through transnational networks. The core problem the program is responding to is that fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids are extremely potent in very small quantities, which makes trafficking comparatively low-risk and highly profitable. Because trafficking methods, supply chains, and chemical sourcing can change quickly, the opportunity emphasizes the need for continually updated, reliable intelligence and analysis rather than one-time snapshots.
The grant is designed to support a specialized data analytics provider capable of producing actionable, research-backed information that can guide future U.S. capacity-building programming aimed at combating transnational organized crime. In practice, this means the awardee would be expected to combine technology-driven analytics with investigative research to map the actors, routes, and enablers that sit behind synthetic drug markets and the proceeds they generate. The requested work is not framed as direct law enforcement operations; instead, it is positioned as an analytical capability that can inform how the U.S. and partners design interventions, prioritize targets, and strengthen institutions and investigative capacity.
INL highlights several intended uses for the resulting analytics and research. One major application is partner capacity-building: providing foreign partners with credible leads and network insights related to transnational criminal organizations, so partner governments are better positioned to investigate and disrupt them. Another is early warning and prevention: identifying key cells, nodes, or emerging patterns before networks expand or spill over into neighboring areas. The opportunity also points to strategic-level value, such as producing network overviews that can inform broader planning and resource allocation. Finally, the program contemplates a limited training component, where the provider could help transfer knowledge or methods so that partner institutions can better interpret and apply analytical findings.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant (not a contract) with one expected award and a funding ceiling of $800,000. The opportunity number is SFOP0004992, associated with CFDA 19.705. It was posted on April 27, 2018, with an original closing date of June 27, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as “Others,” with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, which typically signals INL may consider a range of capable organizations such as research institutions, NGOs, or specialized analytic firms, depending on the specific eligibility language in the solicitation.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as an effort to fund a high-quality analytical and research capability that can translate complex data about synthetic drug supply chains and illicit financial proceeds into practical insights the U.S. government can use to shape future programming and help partner countries counter transnational criminal networks more effectively.Apply for SFOP0004992
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mapping Dangerous Drugs and Their Proceeds" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.705.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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