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Cooperative Agreement to Counter Illicit Gold Mining Financing Terrorist Organizations

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks proposals for a cooperative agreement to counter illicit gold mining that finances Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and transnational criminal organizations in the Western Hemisphere. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a programmatic services grant - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated program services to assess, investigate, and counter illicit gold mining operations - Activities include capability assessments, investigatory mentorship, law enforcement training, use of technology (e.g., satellite imagery, AI tools), evidence-gathering support, and cross-border coordination - Potential for equipment donations as part of the program - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on reducing the operational capacity of FTOs and improving prevention and detection of illegal mining - Target countries include Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, and others in the Western Hemisphere - Applicants must propose integrated approaches involving law enforcement, mining regulators, judicial actors, and civil society organizations - Eligible applicants: nonprofits, educational institutions, for-profits, and public international organizations - Estimated funding available: up to $4,933,399, with a minimum award of $2,000,000 - Project duration: up to 24 months, with possible extensions

Description

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism is seeking proposals for an initiative to address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The focus is on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations in illicit mining activities. Proposals should take an integrated approach involving civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges, prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate. The program aims to reduce the operational capacity of FTOs and improve prevention and detection of illegal mining activities in the Western Hemisphere.

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