Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 13 CA 0002 AFGHANISTAN 11092012
Apply for INL 13 CA 0002 AFGHANISTAN 11092012
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Prisoner Rehabilitation Programs" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704 Counter Narcotics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 9, 2012 and posted on Nov 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See Full RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Afghanistan Prisoner Rehabilitation Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number INL 13 CA 0002) was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), under the law, justice, and legal services category. It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to fund practical rehabilitation programming inside Afghan prisons, with a clear emphasis on improving day-to-day prison conditions and strengthening post-release outcomes for incarcerated people. In other words, the core aim is to reduce the likelihood that individuals leave prison worse off than when they entered, and to increase the chances that they can support themselves and reintegrate after release.
The announcement set out several eligible program directions, and applicants were not required to include every component in a single proposal. One option was vocational programming that teaches inmates locally appropriate, marketable job skills tied to real economic demand in Afghanistan. Examples highlighted in the notice include carpet weaving, metalwork, sewing and tailoring, baking, and auto mechanics. The intent is to deliver hands-on training that can translate into employment or self-employment, and the funding could also cover (but did not require) basic startup support or materials that help recently released individuals actually begin working in the trades they learned.
A second pathway focused on industries programs that allow prisons to generate income through structured inmate work activities. These activities overlap with vocational trades, but the distinguishing feature is that they are organized to produce goods or services that can generate revenue for the prison system itself, potentially helping sustain operations or offset costs. The notice again gave concrete examples such as carpet weaving, metalwork, sewing and tailoring, baking, carpentry, agriculture, and livestock-related work. As with vocational programs, proposals could include optional post-release support or starter materials so participants can continue the same work after leaving custody.
A third category emphasized agricultural programming designed to improve nutrition and food supply within prisons by producing food on site using sustainable, locally appropriate methods. This could include crop cultivation and animal husbandry/livestock activities that both build skills and directly contribute to healthier meals for incarcerated populations. Similar to the other components, the opportunity allowed applicants to include optional transition support after release, such as basic inputs or materials that help former inmates apply agricultural skills in their communities.
A fourth component covered educational programming, with subject areas including literacy, mathematics, English language instruction, and computer skills. This reflects a broader rehabilitation approach that addresses foundational education gaps that often limit employment options and reintegration prospects. Proposals could concentrate entirely on education or combine education with other components depending on the applicant's approach and capacity.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated making up to four awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. Individual awards could range from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $2,000,000, indicating that applicants could propose either smaller targeted projects or larger multi-component programs. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The CFDA number referenced was 19.704 (Counter Narcotics), which signals that INL connected these rehabilitation efforts to broader stabilization and rule-of-law goals that can include reducing recidivism and limiting the influence of criminal networks.
Key dates in the posting show it was published on November 9, 2012, with an application deadline of December 7, 2012, and an archive date of January 6, 2013. Eligibility was described generally as "Others" with more detail available in the full request for applications (RFA), meaning interested organizations would have needed to consult the full announcement to confirm whether their organizational type and status qualified. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provided a direct contact: Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, at (202) 776-8774.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Afghanistan Prisoner Rehabilitation Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is INL 13 CA 0002.
Which U.S. government agency issued this opportunity?
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is in the law, justice, and legal services category.
What type of award was this program offering?
What is the overall purpose of the grant?
The core aim is to fund practical rehabilitation programming inside Afghan prisons, with a clear emphasis on improving day-to-day prison conditions and strengthening post-release outcomes. The intent is to reduce the likelihood that people leave prison worse off than when they entered and to increase the chances they can support themselves and reintegrate after release.
Did applicants have to include every program component in a single proposal?
No. The announcement stated that applicants were not required to include every component in a single proposal. Proposals could focus on one or more eligible directions.
What program areas were eligible for funding?
The notice described four eligible program directions: vocational programming, industries programs, agricultural programming, and educational programming.
What is meant by vocational programming in this opportunity?
Vocational programming refers to hands-on training that teaches inmates locally appropriate, marketable job skills tied to real economic demand in Afghanistan, intended to translate into employment or self-employment after release.
What vocational training examples were specifically mentioned?
Examples highlighted include carpet weaving, metalwork, sewing and tailoring, baking, and auto mechanics.
Could vocational proposals include support for people after release?
Yes. The notice indicated funding could also cover (but did not require) basic startup support or materials to help recently released individuals begin working in the trades they learned.
What are industries programs, and how do they differ from vocational programs?
Industries programs also involve structured inmate work activities that may overlap with vocational trades, but the distinguishing feature is that they are organized to produce goods or services that generate revenue for the prison system, potentially helping sustain operations or offset costs.
What industries program examples were listed in the announcement?
Examples included carpet weaving, metalwork, sewing and tailoring, baking, carpentry, agriculture, and livestock-related work.
Could industries program proposals include post-release support?
Yes. As with vocational programming, the notice allowed for optional post-release support or starter materials so participants can continue the same work after leaving custody.
What is the focus of the agricultural programming option?
Agricultural programming is designed to improve nutrition and food supply within prisons by producing food on site using sustainable, locally appropriate methods. It can include crop cultivation and animal husbandry/livestock activities that build skills and contribute directly to healthier meals.
Was transition support after release allowed under the agricultural component?
Yes. The opportunity allowed applicants to include optional transition support after release, such as basic inputs or materials that help former inmates apply agricultural skills in their communities.
What types of educational programming were included?
Educational programming could include literacy, mathematics, English language instruction, and computer skills.
Could a proposal focus only on education?
Yes. The notice stated proposals could concentrate entirely on education or combine education with other components depending on the applicant's approach and capacity.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making up to four awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,000,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards could range from a minimum of $100,000 up to a maximum of $2,000,000, allowing for either smaller targeted projects or larger multi-component programs.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The posting indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
What CFDA number was referenced, and what was it associated with?
The CFDA number referenced was 19.704 (Counter Narcotics). The notice indicated INL connected these rehabilitation efforts to broader stabilization and rule-of-law goals that can include reducing recidivism and limiting the influence of criminal networks.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting publication date was November 9, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was December 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was January 6, 2013.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described generally as "Others", with additional detail available in the full request for applications (RFA). Interested organizations would have needed to consult the full announcement to confirm their eligibility.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
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