Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 13 GR 0008 INLAP SOI 02252013
Apply for INL 13 GR 0008 INLAP SOI 02252013
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Afghanistan Strengthening Transparency and Accountability of Governance through Civil Society" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703 Criminal Justice Systems.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2013 and posted on Feb 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see eligibility information on the RFA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Afghanistan Strengthening Transparency and Accountability of Governance through Civil Society" is a U.S. Department of State program issued by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It invites qualified organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs) to carry out activities that help Afghan civil society play a stronger role in promoting cleaner, more responsive local governance. The focus is specifically on subnational government institutions, meaning provincial, district, and other local-level bodies where citizens most directly interact with public services and where everyday corruption and misuse of authority can be especially damaging.
At its core, the program aims to build civil society capacity to push for public service delivery that is both accountable and transparent. In the context of this announcement, "accountable" service delivery means officials and civil servants deliver the services they are required to provide fairly and competently, without favoritism, unnecessary delays, or personal gain. It also means public employees can be questioned and held responsible for how they perform and how they treat the public. "Transparent" service delivery, as defined here, means citizens can access information about how services are provided, including the processes and procedures government uses, so people can understand what should happen, track what actually happens, and recognize when rules are being ignored or manipulated.
The intended outcome is a reduction in administrative and petty corruption, the kinds of small-scale but widespread abuses that often show up in daily interactions such as requesting documents, accessing basic services, or dealing with routine government procedures. Rather than focusing on high-level prosecutions, this opportunity is centered on practical oversight, citizen engagement, and local accountability mechanisms that can improve everyday governance and reduce opportunities for misconduct.
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the law, justice, and legal services category (CFDA 19.703, Criminal Justice Systems). INL expected to make up to three awards, with total estimated funding of $1,400,000. Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $500,000. Cost sharing or matching was not required, which generally lowers barriers for organizations that have strong program capabilities but limited unrestricted funds.
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013, with an original and final closing date of March 25, 2013, and it was later archived on April 24, 2013. Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others" and points applicants to the full request for applications (RFA) for detailed eligibility requirements and clarifications, suggesting that multiple types of organizations may have been able to apply depending on the specific terms in the full announcement.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-776-8774. The funding opportunity number associated with this announcement is INL-13-GR-0008-INLAP-SOI-02252013, which applicants would use to reference the program in inquiries and submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Afghanistan Strengthening Transparency and Accountability of Governance through Civil Society."
Which U.S. government agency is offering this program?
The program is issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of application does the opportunity request?
The announcement invites qualified organizations to submit Statements of Interest (SOIs).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen Afghan civil society so it can play a stronger role in promoting cleaner, more responsive local governance, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
What level of government is the primary focus?
The focus is on subnational government institutions, including provincial, district, and other local-level bodies where citizens most directly interact with public services.
What does the program mean by "accountable" public service delivery?
In this announcement, accountable service delivery means officials and civil servants provide required services fairly and competently, without favoritism, unnecessary delays, or personal gain. It also means public employees can be questioned and held responsible for their performance and how they treat the public.
What does the program mean by "transparent" public service delivery?
Here, transparent service delivery means citizens can access information about how services are provided, including the processes and procedures government uses. This helps people understand what should happen, track what actually happens, and recognize when rules are ignored or manipulated.
What kinds of corruption does the program aim to reduce?
The intended outcome is a reduction in administrative and petty corruption, especially small-scale but widespread abuses that occur during everyday interactions such as requesting documents, accessing basic services, or completing routine government procedures.
Is this program focused on high-level prosecutions and major corruption cases?
No. Based on the announcement description, the opportunity is centered on practical oversight, citizen engagement, and local accountability mechanisms that can improve everyday governance and reduce opportunities for misconduct, rather than focusing on high-level prosecutions.
What grant category does this opportunity fall under?
It is listed in the law, justice, and legal services category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA is 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $1,400,000.
How many awards did INL expect to make?
INL expected to make up to three awards.
What was the projected funding range per award?
Individual awards were projected to range from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $500,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL-13-GR-0008-INLAP-SOI-02252013.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was March 25, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on April 24, 2013.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly listed as "Others." The announcement notes that applicants should consult the full request for applications (RFA) for detailed eligibility requirements and clarifications.
Where can applicants find more detailed eligibility and application instructions?
The announcement points applicants to the full request for applications (RFA) for detailed eligibility requirements, clarifications, and other instructions.
Who is the contact person for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact is Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Lourdes Stein can be reached by phone at 202-776-8774.
What should applicants reference when contacting INL about this opportunity?
Applicants should reference the funding opportunity number INL-13-GR-0008-INLAP-SOI-02252013 in inquiries and submissions.
What kinds of activities does the program expect applicants to carry out?
Based on the description, activities should help build civil society capacity to promote accountable and transparent public service delivery at the local level, using approaches such as practical oversight, citizen engagement, and local accountability mechanisms.
Why does the program emphasize local-level (subnational) institutions?
The announcement explains that provincial, district, and other local bodies are where citizens most directly interact with public services and where everyday corruption and misuse of authority can be especially damaging.
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