Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 12 CA 0026 EURMONTENEGROCJSP 0726201
Apply for INL 12 CA 0026 EURMONTENEGROCJSP 0726201
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Citizens Engagement in the Criminal Justice System Program in Montenegro" 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 Aug 24, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Please see full RFA
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Enhancing Citizens Engagement in the Criminal Justice System Program in Montenegro" grant opportunity was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) solicitation designed to strengthen rule of law reform in Montenegro by increasing meaningful public and civil society involvement in the criminal justice sector. INL framed the opportunity as a complement to ongoing U.S. Government and international donor efforts, emphasizing that sustainable justice-sector reform depends not only on training and equipping institutions like police, prosecutors, and courts, but also on creating space for citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage, monitor, and contribute to practical solutions.
The program was to be funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipated a higher level of involvement and collaboration during implementation than would typically occur under a standard grant. INL indicated that its broader Montenegro justice work already included training, technical assistance, and material support delivered through Embassy Podgorica's INL Justice Program and through ICITAP (the Office of International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program). This opportunity was positioned to build on that institutional support by focusing specifically on the citizen and CSO side of the reform equation: improving CSO capacity to participate as an integral actor in the criminal justice system and helping citizens engage more effectively with justice-sector processes.
A central feature of the envisioned project was the creation and implementation of a broad-based grants program. In other words, the selected awardee would not only run activities directly, but would also administer a wider sub-grantmaking mechanism intended to resource and scale multiple initiatives aligned with the overall goal. The stated objective for this grants program was to strengthen civil society efforts to engage with criminal justice institutions and to advance pragmatic, workable solutions that could contribute to long-term, sustainable rule of law reform in Montenegro. While the notice does not spell out specific thematic sub-areas in the excerpt provided, the overall direction suggests activities that would increase transparency, accountability, public participation, oversight, and constructive dialogue between the public, CSOs, and criminal justice institutions.
Administratively, the opportunity was listed as discretionary funding within the Law, Justice and Legal Services category, under CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). The estimated total funding was $600,000, with an award ceiling of $600,000 and no stated minimum (award floor $0). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number was INL 12 CA 0026 EURMONTENEGROCJSP 0726201, and the title matched the program name. The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2012, with an original closing date of August 24, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of August 31, 2012, and it was archived on September 23, 2012.
Eligibility was broadly described as "Others," with applicants directed to the full Request for Applications (RFA) for clarification and the complete eligibility rules. For applicants needing access help, the point of contact listed was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, at 202-776-8774. Overall, the solicitation reflects INL's strategy of pairing institutional criminal justice assistance with citizen-centered engagement and CSO strengthening, using a grantmaking model to seed and support multiple local initiatives that could reinforce rule of law outcomes over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Enhancing Citizens Engagement in the Criminal Justice System Program in Montenegro" grant opportunity?
It was a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) solicitation intended to strengthen rule of law reform in Montenegro by increasing meaningful public and civil society involvement in the criminal justice sector.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What problem or need was this program designed to address?
INL emphasized that sustainable justice-sector reform depends not only on training and equipping institutions (police, prosecutors, courts), but also on creating space for citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) to engage, monitor, and contribute practical solutions in the criminal justice system. This program targeted that citizen/CSO engagement side of reform in Montenegro.
What was the overall goal of the program?
The goal was to strengthen rule of law reform in Montenegro by increasing meaningful public and civil society involvement in the criminal justice sector and by improving CSO capacity to participate as an integral actor in the criminal justice system.
How did INL describe the program in relation to other donor efforts?
INL framed the opportunity as a complement to ongoing U.S. Government and international donor efforts, reinforcing the idea that institutional assistance should be paired with citizen-centered engagement and CSO strengthening to support long-term reform.
What type of award was expected for this opportunity?
The program was to be funded through a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipated a higher level of involvement and collaboration during implementation than would typically occur under a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement indicates INL expected more active collaboration and involvement with the awardee during implementation than is typical for a standard grant.
How did this opportunity relate to INL's other justice work in Montenegro?
INL noted its broader Montenegro justice work already included training, technical assistance, and material support delivered through Embassy Podgorica's INL Justice Program and through ICITAP. This opportunity was positioned to build on that institutional support by focusing specifically on citizen and CSO engagement with the criminal justice sector.
What is ICITAP in the context of this opportunity?
ICITAP refers to the Office of International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program, which INL cited as part of the broader U.S. justice-sector support already being delivered in Montenegro.
Was the project expected to include a grants program for others (subgrants)?
Yes. A central feature was the creation and implementation of a broad-based grants program. The selected awardee was expected not only to run activities directly, but also to administer a wider sub-grantmaking mechanism intended to resource and scale multiple initiatives aligned with the overall goal.
What was the stated objective of the broad-based grants program?
The stated objective was to strengthen civil society efforts to engage with criminal justice institutions and to advance pragmatic, workable solutions that could contribute to long-term, sustainable rule of law reform in Montenegro.
What types of activities did the opportunity generally suggest supporting?
While specific thematic sub-areas were not spelled out in the provided excerpt, the overall direction suggested activities that increase transparency, accountability, public participation, oversight, and constructive dialogue between citizens/CSOs and criminal justice institutions.
What funding category and program code were associated with this opportunity?
It was listed as discretionary funding within the Law, Justice and Legal Services category, under CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $600,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was INL 12 CA 0026 EURMONTENEGROCJSP 0726201.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 30, 2012.
What was the original closing date and was it extended?
The original closing date was August 24, 2012, and it was later extended to a current closing date of August 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 23, 2012.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly described as "Others." Applicants were directed to the full Request for Applications (RFA) for clarification and complete eligibility rules.
Where should applicants look for full eligibility details and requirements?
The notice directed applicants to the full Request for Applications (RFA) for clarification and the complete eligibility rules.
Who was the point of contact for applicants needing access help?
The point of contact listed for access help was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, reachable at 202-776-8774.
What was the main strategy behind this solicitation?
The solicitation reflected INL's strategy of pairing institutional criminal justice assistance with citizen-centered engagement and CSO strengthening, using a grantmaking model to seed and support multiple local initiatives that could reinforce rule of law outcomes over time.
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