Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 14 AW 001 SCA 05202014
Apply for SCAKAB 14 AW 001 SCA 05202014
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Access to Justice Small Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.700 General Department of State Assistance 19.703 Criminal Justice Systems.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 20, 2014 and posted on May 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 19, 2014. (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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Applications are encouraged from all sectors civil society organizations, private sector companies, academic institutions, and professional associations. Preference will be given to Afghan led organizations that are registered with the appropriate GIRoA Ministry in Afghanistan. We encourage applications from organizations that have not previously received funding from the USG. New applicants must demonstrate through their application an expertise and knowledge of the justice sector and the state of rule of law in Afghanistan, and the ability to communicate with the public, political and community leaders, and other stakeholders for the purpose of strengthening the rule of law in Afghanistan. All potential applicants should be knowledgeable of existing rule of law and justice sector programming in the provinces/regions in which they are proposing activities, including any funded by the USG, in order to avoid duplication of effort. The Access to Justice Small Grants Program does not require cost sharing. However, applicants should provide information on any similar project it is implementing with funding from the USG, a USG contractor, or other local or international governments or organizations. If selected for funding, applicants must A. Be registered in the System for Award Management SAM located at www.sam.gov AND B. Maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal award or an application or plan under consideration by an agency.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Access to Justice Small Grants Program is a U.S. Government grant opportunity run through the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan (U.S. Embassy Kabul) aimed at supporting Afghan-led projects that strengthen the rule of law and expand access to the formal justice system. The program is designed to fund practical, locally grounded initiatives that help people navigate and use Afghanistan's state justice institutions more effectively, while also building the ability of civil society to advocate for reforms and hold justice actors accountable. A major emphasis is placed on reaching underserved areas and improving outcomes for vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority communities, juveniles, and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
At its core, the program targets three main results. First, it seeks to improve access to the Afghan formal justice sector by expanding legal aid and making it easier for people, especially marginalized populations, to obtain representation and support. Projects that strengthen the quality of legal defense services are encouraged, including training, legal education, and other efforts that improve professional practice. The program also prioritizes initiatives that increase the availability of formal justice services in districts that lack adequate coverage, and it specifically highlights building capacity and legal support services for women as a preferred focus area. Second, it aims to increase the participation and leadership of civil society organizations (CSOs) in justice sector reform by supporting advocacy on human rights and women's rights, monitoring and oversight of government justice policies, and constructive engagement between CSOs and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) on legal and justice reforms. Third, it supports public legal awareness so that ordinary people better understand their rights and have more confidence and ability to assert them through formal channels.
Grant awards are offered as grants or cooperative agreements, with requested amounts ranging from $10,000 (minimum) to $200,000 (maximum). Funded projects must be completed within twelve months or less, which signals a preference for focused, achievable activities with clear deliverables and near-term impact. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which can make the opportunity more accessible to smaller or newer organizations that may not have independent funds to contribute.
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted in terms of organizational type, with applications encouraged from civil society organizations, private sector companies, academic institutions, and professional associations. Even so, the solicitation indicates a preference for Afghan-led organizations registered with the relevant GIRoA ministry, and it explicitly encourages proposals from groups that have not previously received U.S. Government funding. New applicants are expected to show, through their proposal, that they understand Afghanistan's justice sector and rule-of-law conditions and that they can communicate effectively with the public, political and community leaders, and other stakeholders. Applicants are also expected to be aware of existing rule-of-law programming in the provinces or regions where they propose to work, including U.S.-funded efforts, to avoid duplicating activities. While cost sharing is not required, applicants should disclose whether they are implementing similar projects with support from the U.S. Government, U.S. contractors, or other donors.
Administratively, any organization selected for funding must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and must keep that registration active and up to date for the duration of any federal award or while an application is under consideration. The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2014, with an application deadline of June 19, 2014, and an archive date of July 19, 2014. The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 14 AW 001 SCA 05202014, and it is listed under CFDA 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance) and 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Katherine Yates, Legal Advisor, at YatesKL@state.gov (phone 0093700104789).
Access to Justice Small Grants Program (U.S. Mission to Afghanistan) - FAQs
1) What is the Access to Justice Small Grants Program?
The Access to Justice Small Grants Program is a U.S. Government grant opportunity administered through the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan (U.S. Embassy Kabul). It supports Afghan-led projects that strengthen the rule of law and expand access to Afghanistan's formal (state) justice system.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The program funds practical, locally grounded initiatives that help people navigate and use Afghanistan's state justice institutions more effectively. It also aims to build civil society capacity to advocate for reforms and hold justice actors accountable, while increasing public legal awareness so people better understand their rights.
3) Who does the program aim to help?
The program places major emphasis on reaching underserved areas and improving outcomes for vulnerable groups, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority communities, juveniles, and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
4) What are the three main results the program is trying to achieve?
The solicitation describes three primary results:
- Improved access to the Afghan formal justice sector (including expanded legal aid and stronger legal defense services).
- Increased participation and leadership of civil society organizations (CSOs) in justice sector reform (including advocacy, monitoring, and engagement on reforms).
- Improved public legal awareness so people understand their rights and can assert them through formal channels.
5) What kinds of activities are encouraged under the first result area (access to formal justice and legal aid)?
Projects are encouraged that expand legal aid and make it easier for people, especially marginalized populations, to obtain representation and support within the formal justice system. The program also encourages efforts to strengthen the quality of legal defense services, including training, legal education, and other activities that improve professional practice.
6) Are projects that focus on women specifically prioritized?
Yes. The announcement specifically highlights building capacity and legal support services for women as a preferred focus area, alongside the broader emphasis on vulnerable groups.
7) Does the program support work in districts with limited formal justice services?
Yes. The program prioritizes initiatives that increase the availability of formal justice services in districts that lack adequate coverage.
8) What kinds of activities are encouraged under the second result area (civil society and justice reform)?
The program supports efforts that increase CSO participation and leadership in justice sector reform, including advocacy on human rights and women's rights, monitoring and oversight of government justice policies, and constructive engagement between CSOs and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) on legal and justice reforms.
9) What kinds of activities are included under the third result area (public legal awareness)?
The program supports public legal awareness so ordinary people better understand their rights and have more confidence and ability to assert those rights through formal channels.
10) What is the grant size (minimum and maximum award request)?
Applicants may request between $10,000 (minimum) and $200,000 (maximum).
11) What types of awards are available?
The opportunity indicates awards may be made as grants or cooperative agreements.
12) How long can a funded project last?
Funded projects must be completed within twelve months or less. This implies a preference for focused, achievable activities with clear deliverables and near-term impact.
13) Is cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in terms of organizational type, and applications are encouraged from civil society organizations, private sector companies, academic institutions, and professional associations.
15) Is there a preference for Afghan-led organizations?
Yes. While eligibility is broadly described, the solicitation indicates a preference for Afghan-led organizations registered with the relevant GIRoA ministry.
16) Does the program encourage first-time U.S. Government grantees?
Yes. The announcement explicitly encourages proposals from groups that have not previously received U.S. Government funding.
17) What expectations are stated for new applicants?
New applicants are expected to demonstrate in their proposal that they understand Afghanistan's justice sector and rule-of-law conditions and can communicate effectively with the public, political and community leaders, and other stakeholders.
18) Do applicants need to show awareness of other rule-of-law programs in their target area?
Yes. Applicants are expected to be aware of existing rule-of-law programming in the provinces or regions where they propose to work (including U.S.-funded efforts) to avoid duplicating activities.
19) Do applicants have to disclose related or similar donor-funded projects?
Yes. Although cost sharing is not required, applicants should disclose whether they are implementing similar projects with support from the U.S. Government, U.S. contractors, or other donors.
20) Is SAM registration required?
Yes. Any organization selected for funding must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
21) Does SAM registration need to remain active?
Yes. The notice states the SAM registration must be kept active and up to date for the duration of any federal award or while an application is under consideration.
22) When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on May 20, 2014. The application deadline was June 19, 2014, and the archive date was July 19, 2014.
23) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SCAKAB 14 AW 001 SCA 05202014.
24) What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance) and CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
25) Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement may contact Katherine Yates, Legal Advisor, at YatesKL@state.gov, phone 0093700104789.
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