Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15CA0006 INLEA 12022014
Apply for INL 15CA0006 INLEA 12022014
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Law Schools and Justice Educational Training Initiative in Moldova" 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 Dec 2, 2014 and posted on Dec 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See full RFA for eligibility requirements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Law Schools and Justice Educational Training Initiative in Moldova (Funding Opportunity Number INL 15CA0006 / INLEA 12022014) is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), under CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). The overall purpose is to support Moldova in developing and strengthening the education pipeline for future legal professionals, with a focus on shaping the next generation of leaders who will influence the rule of law, public trust in institutions, and the long-term stability of democratic governance.
At the core of the initiative is the idea that a durable democracy depends heavily on how a country educates and prepares its future decision-makers, including lawmakers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other justice-sector actors. The opportunity emphasizes modern legal education and professional formation that goes beyond rote learning and formal credentials. It highlights the importance of building strong critical-thinking skills and grounding legal training in best international standards and practices, while also reinforcing a democracy-oriented mindset. In practical terms, this points to programs that can help Moldovan legal education and justice training become more analytical, ethical, rights-aware, and consistent with widely recognized norms in democratic legal systems.
The grant program anticipated making up to five awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 (award floor) to $400,000 (award ceiling), and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, aligning the program with justice-sector capacity building rather than infrastructure or humanitarian assistance.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on December 2, 2014, with an original and current closing date of January 1, 2015, and an archive date of January 31, 2015. This indicates it was a time-bound solicitation intended for near-term implementation following application review. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional details deferred to the full Request for Applications (RFA), meaning applicants needed to consult the full announcement for specific eligibility rules, such as what types of organizations could apply, any geographic restrictions, and required qualifications or past performance standards.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst at the Department of State. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in Moldova's legal and judicial human capital, aiming to improve the quality and democratic orientation of legal education and professional training so that the country can cultivate competent, ethical, and internationally aligned justice-sector leaders over the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled The Law Schools and Justice Educational Training Initiative in Moldova.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 15CA0006 (also referenced as INLEA 12022014).
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is under CFDA 19.703, titled Criminal Justice Systems.
What is the overall purpose of the initiative?
The purpose is to support Moldova in developing and strengthening the education pipeline for future legal professionals, with an emphasis on shaping the next generation of leaders who will influence the rule of law, public trust in institutions, and the long-term stability of democratic governance.
What kinds of outcomes is the program trying to achieve in Moldova?
Based on the description provided, the program aims to improve the quality and democratic orientation of legal education and justice-sector training so Moldova can cultivate competent, ethical, and internationally aligned justice-sector leaders over the long term.
What is the core idea behind the initiative?
The core idea is that a durable democracy depends heavily on how a country educates and prepares its future decision-makers, including lawmakers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other justice-sector actors.
What does the opportunity emphasize about legal education and professional formation?
It emphasizes legal education and professional formation that goes beyond rote learning and formal credentials, focusing instead on stronger critical-thinking skills, training grounded in best international standards and practices, and reinforcing a democracy-oriented mindset.
What types of professionals does the initiative focus on?
The initiative highlights future decision-makers and justice-sector actors such as lawmakers, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other legal and justice professionals.
What themes or characteristics are encouraged in proposed programs?
The narrative points toward programs that help Moldovan legal education and justice training become more analytical, ethical, rights-aware, and consistent with widely recognized norms in democratic legal systems.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making up to five awards.
What is the estimated total amount of funding available?
The estimated total funding amount is $400,000.
What is the expected award range for individual grants?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $100,000 up to an award ceiling of $400,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on December 2, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is January 1, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is January 31, 2015.
What does it mean that the solicitation was time-bound?
The dates provided indicate it was intended as a near-term solicitation, with applications due by the closing date and the announcement later moved to archived status after the stated archive date.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with additional details deferred to the full Request for Applications (RFA). Applicants would need to review the full announcement for specific eligibility rules.
Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The description indicates the detailed requirements are in the full Request for Applications (RFA), including what types of organizations may apply, any geographic restrictions, and required qualifications or past performance standards.
What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact for those unable to access the full announcement electronically is Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of State.
What is the long-term focus of the opportunity?
The opportunity is framed as a targeted investment in Moldova's legal and judicial human capital to improve education and training in ways that support rule of law, public trust, and democratic governance over the long term.
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