Opportunity Information: Apply for SCO 200 17 GR050
The Rural Engagement, Development, and Security (REDS) Colombia grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funding call focused on strengthening social inclusion and civic participation in rural Colombia, particularly for people affected by armed conflict. The program is framed within INL's broader mission of helping partner countries strengthen criminal justice systems, reduce the flow of illegal narcotics, and curb transnational crime, with the understanding that community resilience and trusted civil society networks are part of what helps reduce vulnerability to criminal influence and violence in historically underserved areas.
At the center of this opportunity is INL Bogota's interest in expanding and improving civil society-led social inclusion services for survivors of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), along with other vulnerable populations in disadvantaged communities. The call emphasizes practical, community-facing programming that increases the reach and availability of support, and it also highlights the importance of civil society engagement, meaning efforts that help local organizations, community groups, and affected populations participate more actively in local problem-solving, advocacy, and community recovery. In other words, the opportunity is not only about delivering services to survivors, but also about strengthening the role of civil society as a bridge between marginalized communities and broader public life.
Funding for the opportunity totals $200,000, with INL expecting to make two awards. The award ceiling is $100,000 per grant, which suggests proposals should be scoped as targeted, implementable projects rather than large, multi-year national programs. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may cut across standard categories and could include a mix of social services, capacity-building, community engagement, and other locally relevant interventions tied to the REDS goals.
Eligible applicants include a range of U.S.-recognized nonprofit and academic institutions: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). This eligibility structure points to an openness to both university-based initiatives (for example, research-to-practice or community outreach models) and practitioner-led nonprofit programs that can operate directly with communities and local partners in Colombia.
The opportunity was published under Funding Opportunity Number SCO 200 17 GR050, under CFDA 19.704, by the Department of State (INL). It was created on December 27, 2016, with an original application deadline of February 27, 2017. Overall, the grant call signals a focused investment in community-level inclusion and engagement efforts for survivors of conflict-related explosive hazards and other at-risk groups, aiming to strengthen local social fabric and civil society participation in areas that have historically faced violence, exclusion, and limited access to support.Apply for SCO 200 17 GR050
- 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 "Rural Engagement, Development, and Security (REDS) Colombia - Social Inclusion and Civil Society Engagement for Survivors of Armed Conflict, Landmines, and IEDs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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) - REDS Colombia (INL) Grant Opportunity
What is the REDS Colombia grant opportunity?
The Rural Engagement, Development, and Security (REDS) Colombia grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of State program run by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It supports efforts that strengthen social inclusion and civic participation in rural Colombia, especially for people and communities affected by armed conflict.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), with the opportunity specifically tied to INL Bogota's priorities.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The call is focused on expanding and improving civil society-led social inclusion services in rural Colombia. A key emphasis is practical, community-facing programming that increases the reach and availability of support services, while also strengthening civic participation and civil society engagement in disadvantaged communities.
Who is the primary target population for supported activities?
The central target population highlighted is survivors of landmines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The opportunity also references "other vulnerable populations in disadvantaged communities," particularly those affected by armed conflict.
Is the grant only about delivering services to survivors?
No. While service delivery and expanding access to inclusion services are important, the opportunity also stresses civil society engagement. That includes helping local organizations, community groups, and affected populations participate more actively in local problem-solving, advocacy, and community recovery.
How does this opportunity relate to INL's broader mission?
The opportunity is framed within INL's broader goals of helping partner countries strengthen criminal justice systems, reduce illegal narcotics flows, and curb transnational crime. The underlying idea in this call is that community resilience and trusted civil society networks can reduce vulnerability to criminal influence and violence in historically underserved areas.
What types of activities might fit under this grant?
The activity category is listed as "Other," suggesting projects can combine multiple approaches. Based on the description, activities may include social inclusion services, community engagement efforts, and capacity-building for civil society groups, as long as they align with REDS goals and are practical and community-facing.
How much total funding is available?
Total funding for the opportunity is $200,000.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL expects to make two awards.
What is the maximum amount that can be requested per award?
The award ceiling is $100,000 per grant.
What does the $100,000 award ceiling imply about project scope?
The stated ceiling suggests proposals should be designed as targeted, implementable projects rather than large-scale, multi-year national programs.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a discretionary grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Are universities and colleges eligible applicants?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are included as eligible, provided they are not institutions of higher education.
Does the opportunity indicate a preference for a particular kind of applicant?
The eligibility list and narrative suggest openness to both university-based initiatives (such as research-to-practice or community outreach models) and practitioner-led nonprofit programs that can work directly with communities and local partners in Colombia.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SCO 200 17 GR050.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.704.
When was this opportunity created and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on December 27, 2016, and the original application deadline was February 27, 2017.
Is this funding specifically focused on rural Colombia?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes rural Colombia, particularly historically underserved areas impacted by violence, exclusion, and limited access to support.
What does "civil society engagement" mean in the context of this call?
In this opportunity, civil society engagement refers to efforts that strengthen the ability of local organizations, community groups, and affected populations to participate in local problem-solving, advocacy, and community recovery, acting as a bridge between marginalized communities and broader public life.
What does the opportunity mean by "social inclusion services"?
Based on the text, social inclusion services are community-facing supports designed to help survivors of landmines/IEDs and other vulnerable groups access assistance and participate more fully in community life, particularly in disadvantaged rural communities.
Is the program limited only to landmine and IED survivors?
No. Landmine and IED survivors are central to the opportunity, but the description also highlights "other vulnerable populations in disadvantaged communities," especially those affected by armed conflict.
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