Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 10GR 0002 WHA 01 15 2010
Apply for INL 10GR 0002 WHA 01 15 2010
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Law Enforcement and Rule of Law Programs for Countries in Central America" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 16, 2010 and posted on Jan 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,334,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $825,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), issued this discretionary grant opportunity to fund law enforcement and rule of law projects across Central America, specifically in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The overall aim is to strengthen justice sector performance under Merida Initiative Strategic Objective 3.1, which focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of justice systems, particularly in responding to narcotics trafficking and transnational crime. INL is looking for applicants that can present clear program concepts and also demonstrate they have the operational capacity to manage and deliver projects in these environments.
The funding is organized around a few core program themes. One major theme is courts management, where INL wants projects that help courts handle complex cases more effectively, especially those connected to narcotics and transnational criminal activity. Typical activities mentioned include targeted technical assistance on justice sector administration and case management, plus support to develop or improve case tracking systems that make it easier to monitor progress and reduce delays. Another theme is prosecutorial capacity building, which is geared toward improving how police, judicial investigators, and prosecutors investigate and build cases tied to organized crime and narcotics. This can include training and technical assistance as well as efforts that improve coordination among these entities so investigations and prosecutions move more smoothly. A third theme centers on juvenile justice systems and post-prison rehabilitation and reintegration, supporting approaches that reduce reoffending and improve outcomes for youth and returning citizens. The announcement highlights assistance such as strategic planning for juvenile detention, rehabilitative and treatment services (including job skills and vocational training, emotional intelligence programming, and drug and alcohol treatment), alternatives to incarceration (like juvenile courts or alternative sentencing), and reintegration support after release.
The opportunity breaks out approximate funding amounts by country and project type. In Belize, INL anticipates about $516,000 for courts management, around $300,000 for prosecutorial capacity building, and about $100,000 for juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation. In Costa Rica, the listed amounts are approximately $600,000 for courts management and about $100,000 for juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation. In Guatemala, INL targets prosecutorial capacity building with approximately $793,000 available. In Honduras, courts management is the focus with an estimated $825,000 available, which is also the highest single-project amount shown in the announcement. In Nicaragua, the emphasis is on juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation with about $100,000 available.
From an administrative standpoint, the total estimated funding across the opportunity is $3,334,000, with an expected five awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between a floor of $100,000 and a ceiling of $825,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), as well as public/state controlled and private institutions of higher education. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is framed as law enforcement and related rule of law programming.
The application process is tied to Grants.gov, and the notice stresses that organizations should register early because obtaining a username and password can take weeks. Key dates listed include a posted date of January 15, 2010, with the closing date ultimately set to February 22, 2010 (after an earlier closing date of February 16, 2010). For applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement, the notice provides a point of contact: Linda Gower, Grants Officer, at (202) 776-8774 or gowerlg@state.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
2) What is the main purpose of this funding?
The overall aim is to fund law enforcement and rule of law projects across Central America that strengthen justice sector performance under Merida Initiative Strategic Objective 3.1, with an emphasis on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of justice systems in responding to narcotics trafficking and transnational crime.
3) Which countries are included in the program area?
The opportunity specifically targets projects in Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
4) What types of projects is INL looking to fund?
INL describes several core program themes:
- Courts management (including improving administration, complex case handling, and case management practices)
- Prosecutorial capacity building (including improving investigations and case building related to organized crime and narcotics, and coordination among police, investigators, and prosecutors)
- Juvenile justice systems and post-prison rehabilitation and reintegration (including rehabilitative services, alternatives to incarceration, and reintegration support after release)
5) What is included under the courts management theme?
Courts management activities mentioned include targeted technical assistance on justice sector administration and case management, and support to develop or improve case tracking systems to monitor progress and reduce delays, especially for complex cases tied to narcotics and transnational crime.
6) What is included under prosecutorial capacity building?
This theme focuses on improving how police, judicial investigators, and prosecutors investigate and build cases tied to organized crime and narcotics. The announcement references training and technical assistance, as well as efforts to improve coordination among these entities so investigations and prosecutions can move more smoothly.
7) What is included under juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation and reintegration?
The announcement highlights assistance such as strategic planning for juvenile detention, rehabilitative and treatment services (including job skills and vocational training, emotional intelligence programming, and drug and alcohol treatment), alternatives to incarceration (such as juvenile courts or alternative sentencing), and reintegration support after release.
8) How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding across the opportunity is $3,334,000.
9) How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL expects to make five awards.
10) What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from $100,000 (floor) to $825,000 (ceiling).
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
12) What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
13) What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is described as law enforcement and related rule of law programming.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Public/state controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
15) Does the opportunity specify a preference for certain applicant capabilities?
Yes. INL indicates it is looking for applicants that can present clear program concepts and demonstrate operational capacity to manage and deliver projects in these environments.
16) Are there country- and theme-specific funding amounts listed?
Yes. The announcement provides approximate funding amounts by country and project type (theme).
17) What are the approximate funding amounts for Belize?
In Belize, INL anticipates approximately:
- $516,000 for courts management
- $300,000 for prosecutorial capacity building
- $100,000 for juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation
18) What are the approximate funding amounts for Costa Rica?
In Costa Rica, the listed amounts are approximately:
- $600,000 for courts management
- $100,000 for juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation
19) What are the approximate funding amounts for Guatemala?
In Guatemala, INL targets prosecutorial capacity building with approximately $793,000 available.
20) What are the approximate funding amounts for Honduras?
In Honduras, courts management is the focus with an estimated $825,000 available. The announcement notes this is the highest single-project amount shown.
21) What are the approximate funding amounts for Nicaragua?
In Nicaragua, the emphasis is on juvenile justice and post-prison rehabilitation with approximately $100,000 available.
22) How do applicants submit an application?
The application process is tied to Grants.gov.
23) What does the notice say about Grants.gov registration?
The notice stresses that organizations should register early because obtaining a username and password can take weeks.
24) What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The notice lists:
- Posted date: January 15, 2010
- Closing date: February 22, 2010 (after an earlier closing date of February 16, 2010)
25) Who can be contacted if an applicant cannot access the full announcement?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement may contact Linda Gower, Grants Officer, at (202) 776-8774 or gowerlg@state.gov.
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