Opportunity Information: Apply for INL17CA0006 INLAMEREGIONAL 12142016
The Sahel Training Logistics Support Project (Funding Opportunity Number INL17CA0006) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) cooperative agreement intended to strengthen the practical delivery of INL-sponsored trainings and workshops tied to security, justice, and rule-of-law priorities in the Sahel. INL frames the opportunity within its broader mission to support stronger criminal justice systems, reduce illicit narcotics flows, and minimize transnational crime, including terrorism. In the Sahel context, the opportunity is explicitly connected to addressing drivers of violent extremism, such as strained relationships between communities and security services, weak or inequitable justice sector performance, and poorly managed prison institutions. Rather than funding direct enforcement operations, this grant is focused on the behind-the-scenes systems that allow training programs to run smoothly and achieve their intended outcomes.
At its core, the award supports "turn-key" administrative and logistical services for training courses delivered either at a training facility in West Africa or in the United States. The selected implementer is expected to handle end-to-end logistics management, coordination, execution support, and post-training follow-up so INL can conduct training/workshop efforts efficiently and consistently. Practically, that implies responsibilities such as planning and scheduling support, coordinating venues and facilities, arranging participant travel and lodging where applicable, managing registration and participant communications, supporting procurement and distribution of training materials, coordinating with instructors and host facilities, and ensuring smooth on-the-ground execution during the course. The emphasis on follow-up suggests the implementer may also be responsible for documenting participation and completion, compiling administrative records, collecting feedback or evaluation forms, and supporting reporting needs that help INL track outputs and improve future sessions.
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the government anticipates substantial involvement and collaboration during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant structure. INL will provide advance notice for each training course and work collaboratively with the awardee to ensure each event is successfully delivered, indicating an ongoing, task-driven relationship across multiple trainings rather than a single one-time workshop. The program sits under CFDA 19.703, and it is categorized under "Other" for funding activity (with details referenced in the opportunity text).
Eligibility is relatively broad and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the non-501(c)(3) case). The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $2,000,000, indicating INL’s intent to select one primary implementer capable of managing logistics at scale across potentially numerous trainings and locations. The opportunity was posted on December 14, 2016, with an original closing date of February 15, 2017.
Overall, this grant opportunity is essentially a capacity-enabling support mechanism for INL’s Sahel-focused programming: it is designed to remove administrative friction, standardize and professionalize training delivery, and ensure that workshops aimed at improving justice, corrections, and security-sector effectiveness can be executed reliably in West Africa and/or the United States. The selection would likely favor an organization with demonstrated experience running international trainings, strong compliance and financial controls, proven travel and event logistics capabilities, and the ability to coordinate across government stakeholders, training institutions, and partner-country participants while producing clear documentation and follow-through after each course.Apply for INL17CA0006 INLAMEREGIONAL 12142016
- The Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sahel Training Logistics Support Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 15, 2017. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Sahel Training Logistics Support Project (INL17CA0006)
What is the Sahel Training Logistics Support Project (INL17CA0006)?
The Sahel Training Logistics Support Project is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) cooperative agreement focused on providing administrative and logistical support for INL-sponsored trainings and workshops connected to security, justice, and rule-of-law priorities in the Sahel.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The main purpose is to strengthen the practical delivery of INL-sponsored trainings by funding "turn-key" logistics and administrative services that help trainings run smoothly, consistently, and effectively. The focus is on behind-the-scenes support systems rather than direct program operations.
Is this funding intended to support direct law enforcement operations?
No. The opportunity is not designed to fund direct enforcement operations. It supports the administrative and logistical functions that enable training programs and workshops to be delivered efficiently and to achieve their intended outcomes.
How does INL describe the broader mission context for this project?
INL frames the opportunity within its broader mission to support stronger criminal justice systems, reduce illicit narcotics flows, and minimize transnational crime, including terrorism.
How is the opportunity connected to violent extremism concerns in the Sahel?
In the Sahel context, the opportunity is explicitly linked to addressing drivers of violent extremism, including strained relationships between communities and security services, weak or inequitable justice sector performance, and poorly managed prison institutions.
What type of award is being offered?
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This structure anticipates substantial involvement and collaboration from the U.S. government during implementation.
What does a "cooperative agreement" mean for implementation?
Based on the opportunity description, INL expects an active, collaborative relationship with the awardee. INL will provide advance notice for each training course and work with the implementer to ensure each event is successfully delivered.
What activities or services are supported under this cooperative agreement?
The award supports end-to-end administrative and logistical services for training courses and workshops. This includes logistics management, coordination, execution support, and post-training follow-up functions that allow INL to deliver trainings efficiently and consistently.
What does "turn-key" administrative and logistical services mean in this opportunity?
In this context, "turn-key" implies the selected implementer is expected to manage the full logistics lifecycle for trainings, from planning through execution and follow-up, so INL can focus on program and training content.
Where will the trainings and workshops take place?
Trainings may be delivered either at a training facility in West Africa or in the United States.
What kinds of logistics responsibilities are described for the selected implementer?
Responsibilities described include planning and scheduling support; coordinating venues and facilities; arranging participant travel and lodging where applicable; managing registration and participant communications; supporting procurement and distribution of training materials; coordinating with instructors and host facilities; and ensuring smooth on-the-ground execution during the course.
What is meant by "post-training follow-up" in the opportunity description?
The opportunity emphasizes follow-up tasks such as documenting participation and completion, compiling administrative records, collecting feedback or evaluation forms, and supporting reporting needs that help INL track outputs and improve future sessions.
Does this opportunity appear to be for a single workshop or multiple trainings over time?
It is described as an ongoing, task-driven relationship across multiple trainings rather than a single one-time workshop, with INL providing advance notice for each training course.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
What does the expected single award and $2,000,000 ceiling suggest about the kind of implementer INL is seeking?
It suggests INL intends to select one primary implementer capable of managing logistics at scale across potentially numerous trainings and locations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status. For nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, eligibility applies as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Are both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status are both included in the eligibility description, with the noted condition regarding non-501(c)(3) entities not being institutions of higher education.
Which federal program listing is associated with this opportunity?
The program sits under CFDA 19.703.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized under "Other" for funding activity, with additional details referenced in the opportunity text.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it originally due?
The opportunity was posted on December 14, 2016, with an original closing date of February 15, 2017.
What kinds of organizational capabilities are implied as important for a strong application?
The description suggests the selection would likely favor an organization with experience running international trainings, strong compliance and financial controls, proven travel and event logistics capabilities, and the ability to coordinate across government stakeholders, training institutions, and partner-country participants while producing clear documentation and follow-through after each course.
What are examples of documentation and tracking outputs mentioned or implied?
Examples mentioned or implied include participation and completion documentation, compiled administrative records, feedback or evaluation form collection, and reporting support to help INL track outputs and improve future training sessions.
What is INL trying to achieve by funding logistics and administrative support rather than only training delivery?
The opportunity describes the goal as removing administrative friction, standardizing and professionalizing training delivery, and ensuring workshops tied to justice, corrections, and security-sector effectiveness can be executed reliably in West Africa and/or the United States.
Does the opportunity indicate how INL will interact with the awardee for each course?
Yes. It indicates INL will provide advance notice for each training course and work collaboratively with the awardee to ensure each event is successfully delivered.
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