Opportunity Information: Apply for SCAKAB 13 AW 001 SCA 01052012
Apply for SCAKAB 13 AW 001 SCA 01052012
- The U.S. Mission to Afghanistan in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CDROLLE 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 5, 2013 and posted on Jan 5, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2013. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. It seeks proposals from Afghan organizations for practical, on-the-ground projects that strengthen the rule of law in Afghanistan by expanding access to justice and improving how people interact with both formal courts and community-based dispute resolution systems. The program is positioned as a small-grants mechanism, but it supports a fairly wide range of activities as long as they clearly advance access to justice and rule-of-law outcomes.
The central purpose of the program is to fund initiatives that make the formal Afghan justice system more reachable and usable for ordinary people, while also building capacity across the justice landscape, including both formal institutions and informal mechanisms. A major emphasis is placed on increasing the role of civil society organizations in promoting rule of law and access to justice, especially for vulnerable and historically underserved groups. The opportunity explicitly highlights Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority communities, juveniles, and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking as priority populations. In addition to service and capacity-building activities, the program also encourages efforts that raise public legal awareness so individuals can better understand, claim, and defend their rights.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 AW 001 (also referenced as SCA 01052012) and falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services, with CFDA number 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance). The funding instrument is a grant, and cost sharing or matching is not required, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may have limited ability to contribute non-federal funds.
The award size ranges from a minimum (award floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $250,000, allowing for both smaller pilot efforts and more comprehensive initiatives that can operate across multiple communities or include several linked components (for example, legal awareness paired with referral networks and training). The announcement was posted on January 5, 2013, with an application deadline (current and original closing date) of February 16, 2013, and an archive date of March 18, 2013.
Eligibility is broad and includes small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), and private institutions of higher education. While the narrative description emphasizes Afghan organizations as the intended applicants, the eligibility categories suggest that a variety of organizational types could apply if they are positioned to implement rule-of-law programming in Afghanistan and meet the grant requirements.
For applicants needing assistance obtaining the full announcement or navigating submission requirements, the contact points listed are Kerry OBrien, Legal Grants Programs Manager, and Mayada Shakkour, Legal Advisor, through the CDROLLE Grants channel.
CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program (U.S. Embassy Kabul) - FAQs
What is the CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program?
It is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant opportunity administered by the Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. The program funds practical, on-the-ground projects that strengthen the rule of law in Afghanistan by expanding access to justice and improving how people interact with both formal courts and community-based dispute resolution systems.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is to fund initiatives that make the formal Afghan justice system more reachable and usable for ordinary people, while also building capacity across the broader justice landscape, including both formal institutions and informal mechanisms.
What types of projects does the program want to fund?
The program seeks proposals for practical projects that clearly advance access to justice and rule-of-law outcomes. The opportunity supports a fairly wide range of activities as long as they strengthen the rule of law, expand access to justice, or improve interactions with formal and community-based dispute resolution systems.
Does the program support work involving both formal courts and community-based dispute resolution?
Yes. A stated focus is improving how people engage with both formal courts and community-based (informal) dispute resolution systems as part of strengthening rule-of-law outcomes in Afghanistan.
Is civil society involvement encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity places major emphasis on increasing the role of civil society organizations in promoting rule of law and access to justice, particularly for vulnerable and historically underserved groups.
Which populations are prioritized by this opportunity?
The opportunity explicitly highlights the following priority populations: Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority communities, juveniles, and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Does the program encourage legal awareness activities?
Yes. In addition to service and capacity-building activities, the program encourages efforts that raise public legal awareness so individuals can better understand, claim, and defend their rights.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor (minimum) is $10,000 and the award ceiling (maximum) is $250,000.
Can the grant support both small pilot projects and larger initiatives?
Yes. The stated funding range allows for smaller pilot efforts as well as more comprehensive initiatives that may operate across multiple communities or include several linked components (for example, legal awareness paired with referral networks and training).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations (including those with and without 501(c)(3) status), and private institutions of higher education.
Are Afghan organizations specifically encouraged to apply?
Yes. The narrative description emphasizes Afghan organizations as the intended applicants. At the same time, the listed eligibility categories indicate multiple organizational types may be eligible if they can implement rule-of-law programming in Afghanistan and meet grant requirements.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number SCAKAB 13 AW 001, and it is also referenced as SCA 01052012.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.700 (General Department of State Assistance).
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on January 5, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (current and original closing date) was February 16, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was March 18, 2013.
Who administers the program and where?
The program is administered by CDROLLE (Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul.
Who can applicants contact for help with the full announcement or submission requirements?
Applicants can contact Kerry OBrien (Legal Grants Programs Manager) and Mayada Shakkour (Legal Advisor) through the CDROLLE Grants channel for assistance obtaining the full announcement or navigating submission requirements.
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