Grant Opportunity: Digitize Lebanon Criminal Court Files
Summary
The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (INL) has announced a grant opportunity to digitize criminal court files in Lebanon. This initiative aims to expedite investigations and prosecutions of individuals collaborating with Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) or Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), thereby enhancing U.S. national security interests. The grant award is expected to be between $700,000 and $900,000.
What changed
The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (INL) is offering a grant opportunity (OFOP0002567) to support the digitization of criminal court files in Lebanon. The primary objective is to accelerate investigations and prosecutions, particularly for individuals linked to Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), thereby strengthening U.S. national security by improving collaboration with Lebanese law enforcement and judicial agencies. The total award amount is expected to range from $700,000 to $900,000.
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and educational institutions with at least five years of experience working with judicial systems to digitize case files, specifically those with prior experience in Lebanon or similar Middle Eastern countries. Interested parties must submit their applications by May 26, 2026. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for organizations to contribute to international justice and security efforts through technological solutions.
What to do next
- Review grant eligibility requirements for experience in Lebanon and judicial system digitization.
- Prepare and submit grant application by the May 26, 2026 deadline.
- Contact INL program officers for clarification on application details.
Source document (simplified)
Accelerating Prosecution of Criminals and Terrorists in Lebanon by Digitizing Paper Criminal Court files
Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Assistance Listings: 19.703 -- Criminal Justice Systems
Last Updated: March 26, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
By digitizing criminal court files, the project will expedite investigations and prosecutions, ensuring that individuals accused of collaborating with Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO)s or Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO)s, including those who threaten U.S. Interests, are held accountable. Enhanced digital access will also strengthen collaboration between U.S. and Lebanese Law Enforcement Agencies, enabling both countries to access criminal case files in minutes rather than months. This will significantly enhance the ability of U.S. agencies to investigate and disrupt FTO and TCO activities in Lebanon, directly supporting U.S. national security objectives.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional information
Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO:
• Experience in Lebanon or similar Middle Eastern country that routinely deals with conflict.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with a judicial system to document and digitize criminal or other case files.
• Successfully digitized court case files for a non-U.S. partner government.
Grantor contact information
Description
venettim@state.gov, StallworthS@state.gov, ChamichianAG@state.gov
Grantor Email
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NOFOLebanonCrimeFilesOFOP0002567_FINAL.pdf | NOFO | Mar 26, 2026 11:41 AM UTC |
| FY2026v.1Open-SourceTemplatesGrants.gov.zip | INL Templates | Mar 26, 2026 11:41 AM UTC |
Link to additional information
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Closing: May 26, 2026
Application process
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Award
$900,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$700,000
Award Minimum
$900,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002567
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 26, 2026
Archive date:
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