Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA 388 12 000002
Apply for RFA 388 12 000002
- The Bangladesh USAID Dhaka in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Justice for All" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 98.001 USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2012 and posted on Feb 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2012 1400 Local Time in Bangladesh. (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 $8,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- Applicants must be non governmental U.S. and non U.S. entities and individuals, otherwise there is no restriction. Entities such as non profit organizations, profit making concerns, Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs), Public International Organizations (PIOs), faith based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
USAID Bangladesh issued a Request for Applications (RFA) for a five-year cooperative agreement called Justice for All, focused on improving access to justice in Bangladesh. The central purpose of the program is to help more people, especially those who are underserved, navigate and benefit from the justice system in practical ways. The opportunity is framed around several connected development problems: low public confidence in the judicial system, limited or unequal access to justice services, low awareness of government-funded legal aid and how to obtain it, and weaknesses in the legal aid framework itself. In other words, the program is not only about expanding services, but also about strengthening the systems and public understanding needed for those services to work reliably and fairly.
The funding opportunity is discretionary and will be awarded as a cooperative agreement, meaning USAID expects to remain substantially involved in the project during implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal engagement. It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category, and USAID anticipated making one award. The total funding range for that single award was set with an award floor of $6,000,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces financial barriers for applicants who may not have significant non-federal resources.
Eligibility was broadly open but with a specific condition: applicants had to be non-governmental entities or individuals, whether based in the United States or outside the United States. Beyond being non-governmental, there were no major restrictions stated in the summary information. This included a wide range of potential applicants such as nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, private voluntary organizations, public international organizations, faith-based and community organizations, and educational institutions. The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
Key administrative details included the funding opportunity number RFA 388 12 000002 and the posting date of February 16, 2012. The closing deadline for submissions was March 20, 2012 at 1400 local time in Bangladesh, and the opportunity was later archived on April 19, 2012. The issuing office was USAID in Dhaka, Bangladesh. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Kerry West, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, reachable by phone at 88028855500 or by email at kwest@usaid.gov.
Overall, Justice for All was designed as a sizable, multi-year USAID-supported effort to improve how justice is experienced by ordinary people in Bangladesh by addressing both service access (including legal aid) and the underlying confidence, awareness, and framework issues that often prevent legal rights from being exercised in practice.
Justice for All (USAID Bangladesh) Grant Opportunity: FAQs
What is the name of this USAID funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Justice for All.
Which USAID office issued the Request for Applications (RFA)?
The RFA was issued by USAID in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means USAID expected to remain substantially involved during implementation, rather than providing a grant with minimal ongoing engagement.
How long is the Justice for All program expected to run?
The program was described as a five-year cooperative agreement.
What is the central purpose of Justice for All?
The central purpose is to improve access to justice in Bangladesh by helping more people, especially underserved populations, navigate and benefit from the justice system in practical ways.
Who is the program especially intended to help?
The program places particular emphasis on people who are underserved, with the goal of improving their ability to access and use justice services effectively.
What development challenges is the program designed to address?
The opportunity was framed around several connected challenges, including:
- Low public confidence in the judicial system
- Limited or unequal access to justice services
- Low public awareness of government-funded legal aid and how to obtain it
- Weaknesses in the legal aid framework
Is the program only about expanding legal services?
No. Based on the description, the program is intended to address both service access (including legal aid) and the underlying issues of public confidence, awareness, and the strength of the legal aid framework so that services function more reliably and fairly.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
How many awards did USAID anticipate making?
USAID anticipated making one award.
What is the total funding range for the award?
The award amount was expected to fall between an award floor of $6,000,000 and an award ceiling of $8,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The summary information states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broadly open with one key condition: applicants had to be non-governmental entities or individuals, whether U.S.-based or non-U.S.-based.
Are government entities eligible to apply?
No. The eligibility condition specified that applicants must be non-governmental entities or individuals.
What types of organizations were included as examples of eligible applicants?
The summary included a wide range of eligible applicant types, such as:
- Nonprofit organizations
- For-profit firms
- Private voluntary organizations
- Public international organizations
- Faith-based and community organizations
- Educational institutions
- Individuals (as long as non-governmental)
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. The eligibility statement indicated that applicants could be based in the United States or outside the United States, as long as they are non-governmental.
Is this opportunity considered discretionary?
Yes. The opportunity was described as discretionary.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is RFA 388 12 000002.
When was the RFA posted?
The posting date was February 16, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The closing deadline was March 20, 2012 at 1400 local time in Bangladesh.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The opportunity was marked as archived on April 19, 2012, indicating it is no longer an active, open solicitation based on the provided details.
What CFDA listing is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the opportunity was 98.001 (USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas).
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Kerry West, an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
Who is the contact person listed for this opportunity?
The listed contact is Kerry West, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist.
How can the listed contact person be reached?
Kerry West could be reached by phone at 88028855500 or by email at kwest@usaid.gov.
What is the overall goal of Justice for All as described in the summary?
Overall, Justice for All was designed as a sizable, multi-year effort to improve how justice is experienced by ordinary people in Bangladesh by addressing access to services (including legal aid) and the broader issues that can prevent people from exercising legal rights in practice, including confidence, awareness, and framework weaknesses.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Law, Justice and Legal Services
Next opportunity: Health Systems Strengthening Project
Previous opportunity: Conflict Victims Support Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for RFA 388 12 000002
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (RFA 388 12 000002) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| BJA FY 12 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance Grants, Training, and Technical Assistance Apply for BJA 2012 3205 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3205 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $875,000 |
| Haiti National Police Recruitment Program and Public Relations Campaign Apply for INL 12 CA 0012 HAITI 02202012 Funding Number: INL 12 CA 0012 HAITI 02202012 Agency: International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| BJA FY 12 Anti Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement Apply for BJA 2012 3211 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3211 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $305,000 |
| BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Adult Offender Reentry Program for Planning and Demonstration Projects Apply for BJA 2012 3112 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3112 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Adult Offenders with Co Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders Apply for BJA 2012 3153 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3153 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $600,000 |
| BJA FY 12 Second Chance Act Family Based Adult Offender Apply for BJA 2012 3150 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3150 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| OVW FY 2012 Court Training and Improvements Program Apply for OVW 2012 3148 Funding Number: OVW 2012 3148 Agency: Office on Violence Against Women Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $450,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Mentoring Best Practices Research Apply for OJJDP 2012 3204 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3204 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Justice Information Sharing (JIS) Initiative Apply for BJA 2012 3193 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3193 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $2,500,000 |
| BJA FY 12 National Adult and Juvenile Offender Reentry Resource Center Apply for BJA 2012 3220 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3220 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $5,000,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Family Drug Court Programs Apply for OJJDP 2012 3217 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3217 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $650,000 |
| BJA FY 12 Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Apply for BJA 2012 3223 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3223 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| OVC FY 12 National Field Generated Demonstration Projects Apply for OVC 2012 3230 Funding Number: OVC 2012 3230 Agency: Office for Victims of Crime Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Houston Metropolitan Area Apply for OJJDP 2012 3191 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3191 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Community Based Violence Prevention Demonstration Program Apply for OJJDP 2012 3228 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3228 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,500,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Tribal Youth Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Programs Apply for OJJDP 2012 3229 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3229 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| OJJDP FY 2012 National Mentoring Programs Apply for OJJDP 2012 3244 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3244 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| OJJDP FY 2012 Child Abuse Training for Judicial and Court Personnel Apply for OJJDP 2012 3231 Funding Number: OJJDP 2012 3231 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $1,306,632 |
| BJA FY 12 Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) for State Prisoners Program Apply for BJA 2012 3216 Funding Number: BJA 2012 3216 Agency: Bureau of Justice Assistance Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $824,123 |
| Statement of Interest Trafficking in Persons Apply for WHACA 12 GR 029 WHA 032012 Funding Number: WHACA 12 GR 029 WHA 032012 Agency: U.S. Mission to Canada Category: Law, Justice and Legal Services Funding Amount: $25,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "RFA 388 12 000002", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.