Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 14 GR 0019 INLWHP 053014
Apply for INL 14 GR 0019 INLWHP 053014
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Juvenile Justice and Pre Trial Detention in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama" 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 Jun 2, 2014 and posted on May 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Juvenile Justice and Pre Trial Detention in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama" is a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It focuses on strengthening criminal justice systems, specifically addressing how juveniles are handled in the justice process and how pre-trial detention is used in three Central American countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama. The underlying theme is reform and capacity-building in law, justice, and legal services, with an emphasis on improving procedures, protections, and outcomes for young people and reducing inappropriate or excessive reliance on detention before trial.
This opportunity is offered as a grant (not a loan or cooperative agreement) and falls under the program area associated with CFDA number 19.703, which relates to criminal justice systems. INL is the sponsoring agency, and the program is structured as a competitive, discretionary award rather than a formula-based entitlement. The announcement was posted on May 30, 2014, created on June 2, 2014, and had an application deadline of June 20, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on July 20, 2014, indicating it is no longer open for applications, but the details remain useful for understanding the scope, scale, and eligibility parameters that INL used for this type of justice-sector programming.
The funding size is substantial, signaling an expectation of multi-country or at least multi-site programming with measurable impact. Individual awards were expected to fall between a floor of $750,000 and a ceiling of $2,500,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award. That can make the opportunity more accessible to organizations that have strong technical capacity but limited unrestricted resources.
Eligibility was broad within the education and nonprofit sectors. Applicants could include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education in the nonprofit category). This eligibility design suggests INL was open to proposals from universities with research and training capacity, as well as domestic or international nongovernmental organizations capable of implementing justice reform, policy support, technical assistance, training, monitoring, or evaluation related to juvenile justice and detention practices.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact listed was William Dokurno, reachable by email at dokurnow2@state.gov and by phone at 202-663-2937. The funding opportunity number associated with the announcement is INL 14 GR 0019 INLWHP 053014, which would be used to identify the solicitation in correspondence, internal tracking, or search systems.
In practical terms, a grant with this title and category would typically support activities like improving juvenile case processing, promoting alternatives to detention, strengthening legal safeguards and due process for minors, building capacity among judges, prosecutors, public defenders, police, and social service providers, and developing or improving data systems to track detention decisions and case timelines. It may also encompass efforts to reduce backlogs that contribute to prolonged pre-trial detention, encourage evidence-based decision-making around detention, and align local practice with international standards on the rights of the child and proportional use of detention. While the short source summary does not list specific required activities or deliverables, the combination of the title, the criminal justice systems CFDA, and INL's typical rule-of-law programming strongly indicates a focus on institutional strengthening and practical reforms that can be implemented across the three named countries.
FAQs: Juvenile Justice and Pre Trial Detention in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama (INL)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Juvenile Justice and Pre Trial Detention in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama."
Which U.S. government agency issued this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What issue areas does this grant focus on?
The announcement focuses on strengthening criminal justice systems, with specific emphasis on (1) juvenile justice (how juveniles are handled in the justice process) and (2) the use of pre-trial detention in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama.
What countries are included in the scope of this opportunity?
The geographic focus is limited to three countries: Guatemala, El Salvador, and Panama.
What is the underlying goal or theme of the program?
The underlying theme is reform and capacity-building in law, justice, and legal services, with an emphasis on improving procedures, protections, and outcomes for young people and reducing inappropriate or excessive reliance on detention before trial.
Is this a grant, a loan, or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a grant (not a loan and not a cooperative agreement).
Is this a competitive opportunity or a formula/entitlement program?
It is a competitive, discretionary award (not a formula-based entitlement program).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program area is associated with CFDA number 19.703, which relates to criminal justice systems.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL 14 GR 0019 INLWHP 053014. This identifier would be used for tracking, search, and correspondence related to the solicitation.
When was the announcement posted and when was it created?
The announcement was posted on May 30, 2014, and created on June 2, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 20, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 20, 2014, which indicates it is no longer open for applications.
How much funding was available per award?
Expected individual award amounts ranged from $750,000 (floor) to $2,500,000 (ceiling).
Does the announcement require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving an award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status were eligible, as long as they are not applying under the "institution of higher education" category.
What kinds of activities would this grant typically support?
While the short summary does not list specific required activities or deliverables, the title and program category indicate support for justice-sector reform and capacity-building activities such as:
- Improving juvenile case processing
- Promoting alternatives to detention
- Strengthening legal safeguards and due process protections for minors
- Building capacity among judges, prosecutors, public defenders, police, and social service providers
- Developing or improving data systems to track detention decisions and case timelines
- Reducing backlogs that contribute to prolonged pre-trial detention
- Encouraging evidence-based decision-making around detention
- Aligning local practice with international standards on the rights of the child and proportional use of detention
What kinds of results or impact was INL likely expecting given the award size?
The substantial award range suggests an expectation of multi-country or at least multi-site programming with measurable impact in the targeted countries, consistent with institutional strengthening and practical reforms in juvenile justice and pre-trial detention practices.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this announcement?
The listed point of contact is William Dokurno.
How can applicants (or interested parties) contact the point of contact?
William Dokurno could be reached by email at dokurnow2@state.gov and by phone at 202-663-2937.
What should someone reference when corresponding about this opportunity?
When corresponding or searching for records, it would be appropriate to reference the funding opportunity number: INL 14 GR 0019 INLWHP 053014.
Does the summary specify exact deliverables or required program components?
No. The summary notes that specific required activities or deliverables are not listed, but the program description strongly indicates a focus on institutional strengthening and practical reforms related to juvenile justice and pre-trial detention across the three named countries.
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