Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 12 CA 0019 WHP 06072012
Apply for INL 12 CA 0019 WHP 06072012
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Capacity Building Training, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law in Central America" 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 Jun 8, 2012 and posted on Jun 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 5, 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 $2,260,178.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Be a registered U.S. non profit organization meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3). Applicants in the process of registration must submit proof that they are seeking non profit status from the Internal Revenue Service at the time of proposal submission. Should the applicant be selected for a cooperative agreement award, funding will be contingent upon 501(c)(3) status or Be a U.S. university or research institution meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c) (3) or Be a local in country non profit organization in Central America that can demonstrate current country registration, competent programmatic ability, and meet reporting requirements or Be an international non governmental organization that can demonstrate current country registration, competent programmatic ability, and meet reporting requirements
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Capacity Building Training, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law in Central America," was issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically the Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP). The focus is on strengthening rule of law, law enforcement performance, and broader justice sector capacity across seven Central American countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. The core idea is to fund a single partner organization to help INL deliver practical capacity-building support to police, corrections, and justice sector personnel through structured training, technical assistance, and mentoring.
A defining feature of this opportunity is the built-in regional travel component. INL describes a regional platform where partner-nation personnel travel to other countries to participate in trainings, with the intent of speeding implementation and encouraging the exchange of best practices across borders. In other words, the award is not just about delivering classroom or on-site instruction within one country; it is designed to enable cross-country learning opportunities that expose participants to approaches and lessons from neighboring systems. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means INL expects an active role in guiding or collaborating on implementation rather than simply providing funds and receiving reports. The funded organization would therefore likely coordinate closely with INL on training priorities, scheduling, participant selection processes, and travel logistics tied to the program objectives.
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). INL anticipated making one award under this announcement. While the total estimated funding across the opportunity is listed as USD 2,260,178, individual award amounts are bounded by an award floor of USD 200,000 and an award ceiling of USD 750,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility. The competitive window opened with a posted date of June 8, 2012, and had a closing date of July 5, 2012, with the opportunity later archived on August 4, 2012.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that can demonstrate nonprofit standing and the ability to operate and report responsibly in the relevant locations. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3), U.S. universities or research institutions that meet comparable 501(c)(3) provisions, registered local nonprofit organizations within Central America that can demonstrate current in-country registration and competent programmatic capacity, and international nongovernmental organizations that likewise can demonstrate current country registration, programmatic capability, and the ability to meet reporting requirements. U.S. applicants that are still in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status may apply if they provide proof that they are seeking nonprofit status at the time of submission, with the understanding that funding would be contingent on receiving that status before an award is finalized.
Operationally, the opportunity is aimed at organizations that can manage both substantive training delivery and the administrative demands that come with regional travel and multi-country engagement. That typically includes planning and running trainings, arranging participant travel, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, and producing the reporting and documentation INL requires. The announcement instructs applicants to consult the full Request for Applications (RFA) for detailed program expectations, required proposal components, and any specific priorities or constraints on allowable costs.
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Cheryl Price, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-776-8743, with a Department of State email address referenced in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Capacity Building Training, Travel, and Support for Law Enforcement and Rule of Law in Central America."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically the Office of Western Hemisphere Programs (INL/WHP).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen rule of law, improve law enforcement performance, and build broader justice sector capacity by supporting practical capacity-building for police, corrections, and justice sector personnel through training, technical assistance, and mentoring.
Which countries are included in the program scope?
The program covers seven Central American countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Who is the intended implementing partner?
INL anticipated funding a single partner organization under this announcement to help deliver the capacity-building support across the region.
What types of activities are expected under the award?
Expected activities include structured training, technical assistance, and mentoring for police, corrections, and justice sector personnel, along with the administrative and programmatic support needed to execute these activities across multiple countries.
Is regional travel part of the program design?
Yes. A defining feature is a regional travel platform in which partner-nation personnel travel to other countries to participate in trainings. This is intended to speed implementation and promote cross-border exchange of best practices.
Does the award focus on a single country or multiple countries?
The design is regional and multi-country. While training may occur in specific locations, the opportunity is built to enable cross-country learning and engagement among the seven listed Central American countries.
What type of award instrument is being used?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that INL expects an active role in guiding or collaborating on implementation, rather than only providing funds and receiving reports. This implies close coordination with INL on items such as training priorities, scheduling, participant selection processes, and travel logistics tied to program objectives.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What is the total estimated funding listed for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding across the opportunity is listed as USD 2,260,178.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is USD 200,000 and the award ceiling is USD 750,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that can demonstrate nonprofit standing and the ability to operate and report responsibly in the relevant locations. Eligible applicants include: U.S. nonprofit organizations recognized under IRS 501(c)(3); U.S. universities or research institutions that meet comparable 501(c)(3) provisions; registered local nonprofit organizations within Central America that can demonstrate current in-country registration and competent programmatic capacity; and international nongovernmental organizations that can demonstrate current country registration, programmatic capability, and the ability to meet reporting requirements.
Can a U.S. organization apply if it is still seeking 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. U.S. applicants that are in the process of securing 501(c)(3) status may apply if they provide proof at the time of submission that they are seeking nonprofit status. The notice states that funding would be contingent on receiving that status before an award is finalized.
Are for-profit entities eligible?
The provided notice limits eligibility to nonprofit organizations (including certain universities/research institutions meeting comparable nonprofit provisions) and does not list for-profit entities as eligible.
What operational capabilities does the applicant need to have?
The opportunity is aimed at organizations that can manage both the substantive work (planning and delivering trainings, technical assistance, and mentoring) and the administrative demands of regional travel and multi-country engagement, including compliance with applicable rules and INL reporting and documentation requirements.
What kinds of travel and logistics responsibilities might the funded organization handle?
Based on the description, the funded organization would be expected to arrange and support regional travel tied to trainings (where participants travel to other countries), and coordinate logistics that align with program objectives and INL collaboration.
Where can applicants find detailed program expectations and proposal requirements?
The announcement instructs applicants to consult the full Request for Applications (RFA) for detailed program expectations, required proposal components, and any specific priorities or constraints on allowable costs.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was June 8, 2012. The closing date was July 5, 2012. The opportunity was later archived on August 4, 2012.
Who was the point of contact for questions or assistance accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Cheryl Price, Grants Management Specialist. The notice provided a phone number (202-776-8743) and referenced a Department of State email address.
What justice-sector groups are specifically mentioned as beneficiaries of the capacity-building support?
The notice specifically mentions police, corrections, and justice sector personnel.
How does the regional platform support the program goals?
The regional platform is intended to speed implementation and encourage the exchange of best practices across borders by enabling partner-nation personnel to travel to other countries for training and exposure to neighboring systems.
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