Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16 CA 0006 EAKOSOVO 02042016
Apply for INL 16 CA 0006 EAKOSOVO 02042016
- The DOS-INL in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Demand for Justice Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703,.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 04, 2016 and posted on Feb 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 04, 2016. (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 $1,000,000.00 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).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Demand for Justice Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL), focused on strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo by increasing public demand for justice. The central idea is that a justice system is more likely to be fair, transparent, and accountable when ordinary people understand how it works, know what reforms are underway, and have practical ways to participate and raise concerns. By improving citizens' access to information and tools related to justice-sector processes, the program aims to encourage more proactive use of legal rights and more consistent public pressure on institutions and officials to deliver impartial and transparent justice.
At its core, the project is designed to help citizens move from being passive observers of the justice system to active participants who can engage with reform efforts and oversight mechanisms. The opportunity specifically emphasizes providing people with clear, usable information about the justice system, including ongoing reforms and the channels available for citizen involvement. The intended outcome is a public that is better equipped to recognize when procedures are not being followed, to understand where to report problems, and to hold government officials responsible for ensuring that justice institutions operate properly and openly. In practical terms, this type of program typically aligns with activities like public legal education, outreach campaigns, community engagement around justice reforms, and efforts that make justice institutions easier to navigate and monitor, all with the aim of improving accountability and trust.
The grant is identified as Funding Opportunity Title "Demand for Justice Project" under Funding Opportunity Number INL 16 CA 0006 EAKOSOVO 02042016. It falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services, and is associated with CFDA numbers 19.703. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity category is discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive selection process based on how well proposals meet program goals and requirements rather than by formula.
In terms of scale and competitiveness, the program lists an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and anticipates making up to three awards. The eligible applicant category is noted as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement's eligibility section. The opportunity was created and posted on February 4, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current closing date) was April 4, 2016. Overall, the opportunity targets initiatives that can demonstrably expand citizens' understanding of and engagement with Kosovo's justice system, reinforcing public oversight and encouraging a justice sector that is more responsive, transparent, and fair.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Demand for Justice Project?
The Demand for Justice Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL). It focuses on strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo by increasing public demand for justice through better public understanding of the justice system and more practical ways for citizens to engage with justice-sector processes.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to strengthen the rule of law in Kosovo by helping citizens move from passive observers to active participants in justice-system reform and oversight. The project emphasizes improving access to clear, usable information and tools so people can understand how the justice system works, learn what reforms are underway, and know how to raise concerns or report problems.
Why does the opportunity focus on "public demand for justice"?
The premise is that justice institutions are more likely to be fair, transparent, and accountable when ordinary people understand procedures, are aware of reform efforts, and can participate through established channels. A more informed public can recognize when procedures are not being followed and apply consistent pressure for impartial and transparent justice.
Who is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL).
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on Kosovo, with activities intended to improve public engagement with Kosovo's justice system and justice-sector reforms.
What types of activities does this opportunity generally align with?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity aligns with activities such as public legal education, outreach campaigns, community engagement around justice reforms, and efforts that make justice institutions easier to navigate and monitor. The common thread is equipping citizens with information and practical ways to participate and raise concerns.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intended outcomes include a public that better understands the justice system and ongoing reforms, knows where and how to report problems, can identify when procedures are not being followed, and can hold institutions and officials accountable for impartial and transparent performance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Title?
The Funding Opportunity Title is "Demand for Justice Project."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 16 CA 0006 EAKOSOVO 02042016.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 19.703.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary opportunity?
Discretionary means awards are made through a competitive selection process. Proposals are evaluated based on how well they meet the program goals and requirements, rather than being distributed by a formula.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,000,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making up to three awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others." Additional eligibility details are referenced in the full announcement's eligibility section.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on February 4, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was April 4, 2016.
Is this opportunity still open based on the dates provided?
Based on the information provided, the listed closing date is April 4, 2016. That indicates the opportunity closed on that date.
What is the central idea behind the project design?
The central idea is that a justice system is more likely to be fair, transparent, and accountable when citizens understand how it works, know what reforms are underway, and have practical ways to participate, raise concerns, and use oversight mechanisms.
How does the project intend to improve accountability and trust?
By improving citizens' access to justice-sector information and tools, the project aims to encourage proactive use of legal rights and more consistent public pressure on institutions and officials to deliver impartial, transparent justice. This increased visibility and engagement is intended to strengthen accountability and trust.
What kind of citizen engagement is emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes engagement that helps citizens understand procedures, track reforms, recognize when processes are not followed, and use available channels to report problems or participate in oversight and reform efforts.
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