Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 14 GR 0022 INLCOSTARICA 060514
Apply for INL 14 GR 0022 INLCOSTARICA 060514
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Justice and Youth Programs" 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 19.704 Counter Narcotics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2014 and posted on Jun 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2014. (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 $1,600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Be a registered U.S. non profit organization, 501 (c) (3) including civil society organizations foreign NGO, religious association, or educational institution based or working in Costa Rica. Applicants must be registered in country or submit proof that they are seeking registration Costa Rica at the time of proposal submission
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled Justice and Youth Programs (Funding Opportunity Number INL 14 GR 0022 INLCOSTARICA 060514) was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It focused on programs connected to law, justice, and legal services, with an emphasis on youth-related justice programming in Costa Rica. The funding aligned with federal assistance areas tied to strengthening criminal justice systems and counter-narcotics efforts, as reflected in the CFDA listings 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems) and 19.704 (Counter Narcotics). In practical terms, this points to a public safety and rule-of-law initiative where youth programming is treated as part of a broader strategy to reduce crime, improve justice sector performance, and address conditions that can contribute to drug-related activity and insecurity.
INL anticipated making up to 20 awards under this solicitation. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $1,600,000, suggesting projects of meaningful scale rather than small pilot efforts. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility, which can significantly lower barriers for nonprofits and other organizations operating in the field.
Eligibility was relatively broad but came with clear organizational requirements tied to both U.S. and Costa Rican registration status. Eligible applicants included U.S. nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that specific category), public and private institutions of higher education, and additional organizations as described in the announcement. The eligibility note clarifies that applicants could include registered U.S. nonprofit organizations and also civil society organizations, foreign NGOs, religious associations, or educational institutions that are based in Costa Rica or actively working there. A key requirement was that applicants had to be registered in Costa Rica or provide proof, at the time the proposal was submitted, that they were in the process of seeking registration in Costa Rica. This requirement signals that INL intended funded implementers to have a legitimate in-country presence or standing, likely to support accountability, compliance, and the practical realities of delivering programming on the ground.
The opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2014, with an original and final application deadline of July 11, 2014. The listing was later archived on August 10, 2014, indicating the competition period had closed and the agency had moved on to review, selection, and award processing. For applicant support, the point of contact information provided two named email contacts for questions and clarification: Melissa Miranda (MirandaM1@state.gov) and Laura Calzada (Calzadal@state.gov). This suggests the program was managed with designated staff support for technical or administrative questions during the open period, which is typical for competitive government funding announcements.
Overall, this solicitation represented a relatively substantial funding opportunity aimed at organizations capable of implementing justice-sector and youth-centered interventions in Costa Rica, under an INL framework that links youth programming and justice reforms with broader criminal justice system strengthening and counter-narcotics objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Justice and Youth Programs (INL 14 GR 0022 INLCOSTARICA 060514)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Justice and Youth Programs.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is INL 14 GR 0022 INLCOSTARICA 060514.
Which U.S. government agency ran this grant competition?
This was a discretionary grant competition run by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of grant was this (competitive vs. non-competitive)?
It was a discretionary grant competition, meaning awards were made competitively under the solicitation.
What program areas did the solicitation focus on?
The solicitation focused on programs connected to law, justice, and legal services, with an emphasis on youth-related justice programming in Costa Rica.
Which country was the primary geographic focus?
The primary focus was Costa Rica, including organizations based there or actively working there.
How does youth programming fit into the grant's overall goals?
Based on the description, youth programming was framed as part of a broader strategy to reduce crime, improve justice sector performance, and address conditions that can contribute to drug-related activity and insecurity.
What federal assistance areas (CFDA listings) were associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA listings 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems) and 19.704 (Counter Narcotics).
How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making up to 20 awards under this solicitation.
What was the expected funding range per award?
Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $350,000 and an award ceiling of $1,600,000.
Does the grant require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- U.S. nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education within that specific category)
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Additional organizations as described in the announcement
- Organizations such as civil society organizations, foreign NGOs, religious associations, or educational institutions that are based in Costa Rica or actively working there
Was there a local (Costa Rica) registration requirement for applicants?
Yes. Applicants had to be registered in Costa Rica or provide proof (at the time of proposal submission) that they were in the process of seeking registration in Costa Rica.
Why did the solicitation require Costa Rica registration or proof of registration in process?
The description indicates the requirement was intended to ensure funded implementers had a legitimate in-country presence or standing, supporting accountability, compliance, and the practical needs of delivering programming in Costa Rica.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 5, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final application deadline was July 11, 2014.
Was there more than one deadline date?
No. The information provided indicates the original and final deadline were the same date: July 11, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on August 10, 2014, which indicates the competition period had closed.
What does it mean that the listing was archived?
Based on the description, archiving indicates the solicitation was no longer active and the agency had moved into review, selection, and award processing.
Who were the points of contact for applicant questions?
Two email contacts were provided for questions and clarification during the open period:
- Melissa Miranda: MirandaM1@state.gov
- Laura Calzada: Calzadal@state.gov
What kind of organizations was this opportunity designed for?
It was aimed at organizations capable of implementing justice-sector and youth-centered interventions in Costa Rica, aligned with INL priorities related to criminal justice system strengthening and counter-narcotics objectives.
Does the opportunity description suggest the expected scale of projects?
Yes. The stated award range ($350,000 to $1,600,000) suggests projects of meaningful scale rather than small pilot efforts.
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