Opportunity Information: Apply for INLEA INLCJ 12 002
Apply for INLEA INLCJ 12 002
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Macedonia Legal Socialization Project" 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 Jul 27, 2012 and posted on Jul 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2012. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Macedonia Legal Socialization Project was a discretionary U.S. government grant opportunity administered by the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) under Funding Opportunity Number INLEA INLCJ 12 002. It was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the funding agency expected to remain actively involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, typically through ongoing coordination, approvals, or collaboration on implementation. The opportunity fell under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category, with the associated CFDA listing 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). The program anticipated making one award, with a total project budget expected to fall between $200,000 (award floor) and $250,000 (award ceiling). No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Programmatically, the grant centered on strengthening transparency and accountability in Macedonia by investing in young people as practical drivers of rule of law reform. The core idea was to help Macedonian youth become informed, responsible citizens who understand how legal institutions work and who feel capable of engaging with them constructively. Rather than focusing only on institutions from the top down, the project emphasized socialization into the rule of law from the bottom up by improving young people's civic and legal literacy, their trust in justice institutions, and their ability to participate in public life in ways that reinforce accountability.
The stated focus areas were threefold. First, it aimed to increase youth participation, which generally implies creating opportunities for students and young adults to engage in civic processes, dialogue, and reform-oriented activities related to justice and governance. Second, it sought greater communication between Macedonian youth and the justice system, pointing to activities that bridge the gap between young people and legal actors such as judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, police, or other justice-sector institutions. This kind of communication objective often translates into structured dialogues, school visits, mock trials, public forums, mentorship programs, or outreach efforts that make the justice system more understandable and accessible while also giving institutions feedback from youth. Third, it prioritized the development of rule of law and civics-based curriculum for incorporation into Macedonian schools, signaling an intent to create or modernize educational content so that knowledge about rights, responsibilities, legal processes, and civic participation becomes part of formal schooling rather than a one-off project activity.
Administratively, the notice was posted and created on July 27, 2012, with an application deadline of August 15, 2012, and it was later archived on September 14, 2012. Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others," with full details deferred to the complete request for applications (RFA), meaning prospective applicants were expected to consult the full announcement to confirm whether they qualified and what specific organizational types were permitted. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, located at Navy Hill (South Building), 2430 E Street, N.W., with contact via a work email address.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Macedonia Legal Socialization Project.
Which U.S. government agency administered the opportunity?
It was administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INLEA INLCJ 12 002.
What type of award instrument was used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
It means INL expected to stay actively involved in the project beyond providing funds, typically through ongoing coordination, approvals, or collaboration on implementation.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category.
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA listing is 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
How many awards did the program anticipate making?
The program anticipated making one award.
What was the expected funding range for the project?
The total project budget was expected to be between $200,000 (award floor) and $250,000 (award ceiling).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
What was the overall goal of the Macedonia Legal Socialization Project?
The grant centered on strengthening transparency and accountability in Macedonia by investing in young people as practical drivers of rule of law reform.
How did the project approach rule of law reform?
It emphasized a bottom-up approach by supporting socialization into the rule of law, focusing on improving youth civic and legal literacy, building trust in justice institutions, and strengthening the ability of young people to participate constructively in public life.
Who was the primary target audience for program activities?
The project focused on Macedonian youth, including students and young adults.
What were the three stated focus areas of the project?
The focus areas were: (1) increasing youth participation; (2) increasing communication between Macedonian youth and the justice system; and (3) developing rule of law and civics-based curriculum for incorporation into Macedonian schools.
What does "increase youth participation" mean in the context of this grant?
It generally implies creating opportunities for students and young adults to engage in civic processes, dialogue, and reform-oriented activities related to justice and governance.
What does "greater communication between youth and the justice system" refer to?
It refers to activities intended to bridge the gap between young people and justice-sector actors or institutions, such as judges, prosecutors, defense lawyers, police, or other justice institutions.
What kinds of activities could support communication between youth and justice institutions?
The description points to structured dialogues, school visits, mock trials, public forums, mentorship programs, or outreach efforts that make the justice system more understandable and accessible while also giving institutions feedback from youth.
What was the curriculum-related goal of the project?
It prioritized developing rule of law and civics-based curriculum for incorporation into Macedonian schools, with the intent to create or modernize educational content so knowledge about rights, responsibilities, legal processes, and civic participation becomes part of formal schooling.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on July 27, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 15, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 14, 2012.
What was the listed eligibility category?
Eligibility was listed broadly as "Others."
Where were the full eligibility details provided?
The notice indicated that full eligibility details were deferred to the complete request for applications (RFA). Prospective applicants were expected to consult the full announcement to confirm whether they qualified and which organizational types were permitted.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein.
What mailing location was provided for the point of contact?
The location provided was Navy Hill (South Building), 2430 E Street, N.W.
How could the point of contact be reached?
The notice stated that contact was available via a work email address.
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