Opportunity Information: Apply for INL18GR0001 WHPCENT AMERICA GREAT 102517
The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program - Training and Technical Assistance Support through Central America is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It was created on October 25, 2017, under funding opportunity number INL18GR0001 WHPCENT AMERICA GREAT 102517, and it falls within the Law, Justice, and Legal Services funding category (CFDA 19.705). The grant was designed to support continuation and strengthening of the G.R.E.A.T. program across Central America by funding a single lead organization to manage training, technical assistance, and program oversight.
At its core, the grant focuses on delivering G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Certifications for Central American law enforcement officers. That means the awardee is expected to ensure a steady pipeline of properly trained instructors who can deliver the G.R.E.A.T. curriculum in their home countries, with consistent quality and adherence to program standards. The work goes beyond holding occasional trainings; it emphasizes sustained program management and coordination so that instructor certification efforts are planned, scheduled, and delivered reliably across the region.
A major part of the scope is operational management of the training system itself. The awardee would be responsible for scheduling and coordinating trainers, making sure trainings are organized efficiently, and maintaining a continuous improvement process. This includes regular review, revision, and updating of curricula and training processes, so the instructional content stays current, relevant, and effective for the Central American context. The opportunity also calls for publishing, producing, and distributing the materials and resources required for both training events and for certified instructors working in the field, which can include printed curricula, instructor guides, student materials, and other supporting resources.
The grant also supports communications and accessibility infrastructure for the program, specifically maintenance and enhancement of a dual-language G.R.E.A.T. website. This suggests an expectation that program resources, updates, and possibly training materials or implementation guidance will be available in at least two languages (commonly English and Spanish for the region), and that the online platform will remain functional and useful for instructors and partners. In the same vein, the opportunity highlights continued development of curricula and materials to improve accessibility for Central American audiences, signaling that content may need adaptation to local cultural realities, educational settings, and language needs without drifting away from the core program model.
Finally, the grant places clear emphasis on monitoring and evaluation to ensure fidelity and effectiveness. In practical terms, this means the awardee would track how the program is implemented on the ground, confirm that instructors are delivering the curriculum as designed, and assess whether the training and technical assistance approach is producing consistent, high-quality delivery of services. The aim is to protect the integrity of the G.R.E.A.T. model while also using evidence and feedback loops to improve performance over time.
In terms of funding structure and eligibility, the opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1) with an award ceiling of $4,000,000. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category). The original application closing date was December 27, 2017, reflecting that this was a time-bound competition intended to select one organization capable of handling regional coordination, curriculum and materials management, bilingual web support, and ongoing evaluation for Central America-wide implementation.Apply for INL18GR0001 WHPCENT AMERICA GREAT 102517
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program – Training and Technical Assistance Support through Central America" 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 Oct 25, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 27, 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 $4,000,000.00 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program - Training and Technical Assistance Support through Central America."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL18GR0001 WHPCENT AMERICA GREAT 102517.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on October 25, 2017.
What is the funding category for this grant?
The funding category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.705.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The grant was designed to support the continuation and strengthening of the G.R.E.A.T. program across Central America by funding a single lead organization to manage training, technical assistance, and program oversight.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1).
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $4,000,000.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to (1) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and (2) nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category).
Was this intended to fund multiple organizations or one lead organization?
It was intended to fund one lead organization to provide regional coordination and oversight across Central America.
What geographic region does the program support under this award?
The focus is Central America, with the awardee expected to support G.R.E.A.T. program continuation and strengthening across the region.
What is a central activity funded by this grant?
A core activity is delivering G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Certifications for Central American law enforcement officers, supporting a steady pipeline of properly trained instructors.
What does "G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Certification" mean in this context?
Based on the opportunity description, it refers to certifying Central American law enforcement officers as instructors who can deliver the G.R.E.A.T. curriculum in their home countries with consistent quality and adherence to program standards.
Is the work limited to running occasional trainings?
No. The scope emphasizes sustained program management and coordination, including planning, scheduling, and reliably delivering instructor certification efforts across the region.
What operational management responsibilities are included?
The awardee would be responsible for operational management of the training system, including scheduling and coordinating trainers, organizing trainings efficiently, and maintaining a continuous improvement process.
Does the grant require updating curricula and training processes?
Yes. The scope includes regular review, revision, and updating of curricula and training processes so the content remains current, relevant, and effective for the Central American context.
Are printed or other training materials part of the scope?
Yes. The opportunity calls for publishing, producing, and distributing materials and resources needed for training events and for certified instructors working in the field (for example, printed curricula, instructor guides, student materials, and other supporting resources).
Is there a website requirement?
Yes. The grant includes maintenance and enhancement of a dual-language G.R.E.A.T. website as part of the program's communications and accessibility infrastructure.
What does "dual-language website" imply for this project?
It implies that program resources and updates should be available in at least two languages, and that the online platform should remain functional and useful for instructors and partners.
Does the opportunity mention adapting materials for Central American audiences?
Yes. It highlights continued development of curricula and materials to improve accessibility for Central American audiences, including adapting to local cultural realities, educational settings, and language needs while maintaining the core program model.
What monitoring and evaluation expectations are described?
The opportunity places emphasis on monitoring and evaluation to ensure fidelity and effectiveness. This includes tracking how the program is implemented, confirming that instructors deliver the curriculum as designed, and assessing whether training and technical assistance produce consistent, high-quality delivery.
What does "fidelity" mean in the context of this grant?
In this context, fidelity refers to protecting the integrity of the G.R.E.A.T. model by confirming that the curriculum is delivered as intended and that program standards are maintained.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was December 27, 2017.
What kind of organization profile does this grant appear to be seeking?
Based on the described responsibilities, the grant sought an organization capable of regional coordination across Central America, instructor certification training management, curriculum and materials development/production/distribution, bilingual website support, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Does the opportunity specify the target participants for instructor certification?
Yes. It specifically references Central American law enforcement officers as the participants who would receive G.R.E.A.T. Instructor Certifications.
What is included under "training and technical assistance" in this opportunity?
From the description provided, it includes managing and coordinating instructor certification trainings, providing program oversight, supporting continuous improvement of curricula and processes, distributing necessary instructional materials, maintaining a dual-language website, and implementing monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality and fidelity.
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