Opportunity Information: Apply for OFOP0001599
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is offering funding for a project focused on reducing corruption and related financial crimes in the sports sector. The opportunity, titled "Combating Sports Corruption" (Funding Opportunity Number OFOP0001599), is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Department of State expects to stay actively involved in shaping and monitoring the project as it is carried out rather than providing a hands-off grant.
At its core, the project is meant to strengthen the practical capabilities of key institutions that investigate and prosecute corruption tied to sports. The target audiences include specialized prosecutors, state and federal financial intelligence units, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders. The emphasis is not just on general awareness or policy discussions, but on building operational capacity: improving procedures, sharpening investigative techniques, and developing more effective approaches to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering work specifically connected to sports environments.
A major theme of the opportunity is coordination across systems that often work in parallel but do not consistently share information. INL is looking for a project that helps specialized prosecutors' offices and financial intelligence units collaborate more effectively with sports governing bodies (such as Olympic committees and sports federations) and with government agencies that oversee sports and sports betting. This suggests a focus on real-world information flow and joint action, such as improving referral pathways, building shared protocols for evidence and financial data, and creating clearer lines of communication when suspicious activity spans both the sports ecosystem and formal criminal or regulatory systems.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations. Applicants may be U.S.-based nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations, U.S.-based educational institutions that qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or under 26 U.S.C. 115, as well as foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs and foreign-based educational institutions. In other words, INL is open to proposals from a wide range of capable implementers, including universities and research or training institutions, so long as they fit within the listed categories.
In terms of funding, the award ceiling is $2,000,000, and INL anticipates making two awards. The original closing date for applications is October 23, 2024, and the opportunity was created on August 23, 2024. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 19.703, and it is categorized under a discretionary program with an activity category listed as "Other."Apply for OFOP0001599
- The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Combating Sports Corruption" 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 2024-08-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-10-23. (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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Combating Sports Corruption (OFOP0001599)
1) What is this funding opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "Combating Sports Corruption".
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OFOP0001599.
3) Which U.S. government entity is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
4) What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
5) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the Department of State expects to be actively involved in shaping and monitoring the project while it is carried out, rather than providing a hands-off grant.
6) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on reducing corruption and related financial crimes in the sports sector by strengthening practical capabilities of institutions that investigate and prosecute sports-linked corruption.
7) What kinds of crimes or issues are targeted?
The opportunity targets corruption in sports and related financial crimes, with specific emphasis on anti-corruption and anti-money laundering work connected to sports environments.
8) Who is the project intended to help (target audiences)?
The target audiences include:
- Specialized prosecutors
- State and federal financial intelligence units
- Regulators
- Other relevant stakeholders involved in investigating and prosecuting corruption tied to sports
9) Is the focus more on awareness and policy discussions, or on operational capability?
The emphasis is on operational capacity, not just general awareness or policy discussions. This includes improving procedures, sharpening investigative techniques, and developing more effective operational approaches.
10) What kinds of capacity-building outcomes does INL appear to be looking for?
Based on the description, INL is looking for efforts that strengthen practical capabilities, such as:
- Improved investigative and prosecutorial procedures related to sports corruption
- Stronger investigative techniques tied to sports-linked corruption and financial crime
- More effective anti-corruption and anti-money laundering approaches in sports contexts
11) What is a major theme or priority area of the opportunity?
A major theme is coordination across systems that often work in parallel but do not consistently share information.
12) Which types of entities are expected to coordinate more effectively under this project?
The opportunity emphasizes improved coordination among:
- Specialized prosecutors' offices
- Financial intelligence units
- Sports governing bodies (for example, Olympic committees and sports federations)
- Government agencies that oversee sports and sports betting
13) What kinds of coordination improvements does the opportunity suggest?
The description points to real-world information flow and joint action, such as:
- Improving referral pathways
- Building shared protocols for evidence and financial data
- Creating clearer lines of communication when suspicious activity crosses sports, criminal, and regulatory systems
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. organizations, including:
- U.S.-based nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
- U.S.-based educational institutions that qualify under 501(c)(3) or under 26 U.S.C. 115
- Foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs
- Foreign-based educational institutions
15) Are non-U.S. (foreign-based) organizations eligible?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs and foreign-based educational institutions among eligible applicants.
16) Are universities and educational institutions eligible?
Yes. U.S.-based educational institutions are eligible if they qualify under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or under 26 U.S.C. 115. Foreign-based educational institutions are also eligible.
17) What is the maximum amount of funding available per award?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
18) How many awards does INL anticipate making?
INL anticipates making two awards.
19) What is the application deadline?
The original closing date for applications is October 23, 2024.
20) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 23, 2024.
21) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.703.
22) How is this opportunity categorized (program type and activity category)?
It is categorized as a discretionary program, and the activity category is listed as "Other".
23) Does the opportunity specifically mention sports betting oversight as part of the coordination focus?
Yes. The description notes coordination with government agencies that oversee sports and sports betting.
24) What is the overall intent behind improving information-sharing across different systems?
The intent is to improve how suspicious activity is handled when it spans both the sports ecosystem and formal criminal or regulatory systems, supporting stronger joint action and more effective responses to sports-linked corruption and financial crime.
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