RFPs: Balanced Prosecution of Transnational Organized Crime Cases (US)

Deadline: 09-Nov-26

The Balanced Prosecution of Transnational Organized Crime Cases funding opportunity supports the development of a software-based system to promote fair, impartial, and random allocation of transnational organized crime and money laundering cases in Serbia. The initiative responds to concerns about political interference within Serbia’s prosecution service and aims to strengthen the integrity of case allocation. The proposed system is intended to reduce selective prosecution and political manipulation in cases involving transnational organized crime, money laundering, high-level corruption, and extradition.

About the Balanced Prosecution of Transnational Organized Crime Cases Funding

Political interference in Serbia’s prosecution service has been identified as a significant barrier to effectively addressing transnational organized crime and advancing U.S. objectives in the region. The High Prosecutorial Council, which oversees the prosecution service, has requested support to address this challenge through a system that ensures more impartial allocation of cases. The funding opportunity aims to support the development of a technology-based solution that can strengthen fairness and transparency in the prosecution process. How Much Funding Is Available? The estimated total programme funding is $1,100,000.

Awards are expected to range from:

- Minimum award: $750,000.

- Maximum award: $1,100,000.

- Estimated total programme funding: $1,100,000.

The funding is intended to support development of the proposed software-based case-allocation system. What Will the Funding Support? The grant will support development of a software-based weighted, random case-allocation system.

The system is intended to:

- Promote impartial allocation of cases. - Reduce selective prosecution. - Reduce political manipulation. - Support fair and random distribution of cases. - Strengthen the integrity of the prosecution process. - Improve prosecution outcomes. The proposed approach uses weighted random allocation to help prevent individual cases from being selectively directed to particular prosecutors. Cases Covered by the Proposed System The system is intended to address case allocation involving several serious categories of criminal activity and legal proceedings.

These include:

- Transnational organized crime. - Money laundering. - High-level corruption. - Extradition. The project is particularly concerned with strengthening the handling of cases involving leaders of transnational criminal organizations whose activities threaten U.S. national security interests. Role of the High Prosecutorial Council The High Prosecutorial Council oversees Serbia’s prosecution service and has requested assistance in addressing challenges associated with case allocation. The Council’s request for support reflects the need for a system capable of improving impartiality and reducing opportunities for political influence in the allocation of sensitive criminal cases. Addressing Political Manipulation The funding opportunity is designed to address concerns that political interference can affect the prosecution of serious criminal cases. A weighted, random allocation system can provide a more structured mechanism for assigning cases and reduce opportunities for cases to be selectively allocated. The project therefore focuses not only on software development but also on strengthening the integrity of the broader prosecution process. Expected Impact The proposed system is expected to improve the integrity and outcomes of prosecutions in Serbia.

Expected benefits include:

- More impartial case allocation. - Reduced selective prosecution. - Reduced political manipulation. - Greater integrity in prosecution processes. - Improved handling of transnational organized crime cases. - Stronger outcomes in cases involving serious criminal networks. The initiative is particularly focused on cases involving criminal organizations whose activities have implications for U.S. national security interests. Focus on Transnational Organized Crime Transnational organized crime can involve criminal networks operating across national borders and can create significant challenges for law enforcement and prosecution authorities. The proposed case-allocation system is intended to strengthen the process for handling such cases by reducing the potential for selective assignment and political interference. Focus on Money Laundering and Corruption The proposed system will also cover cases involving money laundering and high-level corruption. These cases can require impartial prosecution and transparent allocation mechanisms. The software-based approach is intended to reduce opportunities for manipulation in the assignment of sensitive cases. Extradition Cases Extradition is another category included within the scope of the proposed case-allocation system. By applying a structured allocation mechanism to relevant cases, the project aims to promote greater impartiality in the prosecution service. Who Can Apply? Eligibility is open to organizations that meet the specific requirements established in Section C of the Full Announcement. Because the detailed eligibility requirements are contained in the full announcement, prospective applicants should carefully review Section C before preparing and submitting an application. Applicants must ensure that their organization meets all applicable requirements specified in the official funding announcement. Importance of Reviewing the Full Announcement The funding opportunity does not provide the complete eligibility requirements in the information provided here. Applicants should therefore review Section C of the Full Announcement to determine whether their organization qualifies. Meeting the stated organizational requirements is essential before submitting an application. Why This Funding Opportunity Matters An impartial case-allocation process can be an important component of an effective prosecution system.