Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15GR0044 WHPELSALVADOR 070915
Apply for INL 15GR0044 WHPELSALVADOR 070915
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model Precinct/Smart Policing Training Project for El Salvador" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.705 Trans National Crime.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 9, 2015 and posted on Jul 9, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2015. (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 $3,200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Model Precinct/Smart Policing Training Project for El Salvador is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) discretionary grant opportunity focused on law enforcement capacity building. The goal is to support a "model precinct" approach and deliver "smart policing" training in El Salvador, aligning with broader efforts to strengthen public security and address transnational crime. The funding falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area and is tied to CFDA 19.705, Trans National Crime, signaling that the program is intended to improve policing effectiveness in ways that contribute to countering organized and cross-border criminal activity.
The opportunity was issued under Funding Opportunity Number INL 15GR0044 WHPELSALVADOR 070915, with a posted and created date of July 9, 2015. Applications were due by October 1, 2015, and the opportunity was later archived on October 31, 2015. INL planned awards in the range of $2,000,000 to $3,200,000, indicating a relatively large, programmatic project rather than a small pilot. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, which can broaden participation and allow implementers to focus resources on program delivery.
Eligible applicants included a wide range of education and nonprofit entities: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (again excluding institutions of higher education). This mix suggests INL was open to proposals from universities with policing, criminology, or public policy expertise as well as nonprofit implementers with field experience in police training, institutional reform, community-oriented policing, data-driven crime strategies, or related public safety programming.
While the announcement excerpt does not spell out specific required activities, the title and framing point to a training and technical assistance effort designed to improve precinct-level performance through modern, evidence-based policing practices. In practical terms, a "model precinct" concept typically implies selecting one or more police precincts to receive concentrated support, establishing clear operating standards and measurable practices, and using those precincts as demonstrations that can be replicated elsewhere. "Smart policing" generally refers to strategies that rely on data, analysis, and targeted interventions to prevent and respond to crime more effectively, often emphasizing accountability, resource allocation based on crime patterns, performance management, and potentially community engagement and problem-solving methods.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or with administrative questions, the notice listed two points of contact at the Department of State: James W. Rose (rosejw@state.gov) and Linda Sanchez (sanchezlm@state.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Model Precinct/Smart Policing Training Project for El Salvador?
It is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) discretionary grant opportunity focused on building law enforcement capacity in El Salvador. The project is framed around a "model precinct" approach and delivering "smart policing" training to improve policing effectiveness and support broader public security goals.
2. Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
3. What is the main goal of the grant opportunity?
The goal is to support a model precinct approach and provide smart policing training in El Salvador, aligning with broader efforts to strengthen public security and address transnational crime.
4. What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area.
5. What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
This funding is tied to CFDA 19.705, Trans National Crime.
6. What does CFDA 19.705 (Trans National Crime) imply about the program focus?
Based on the listing, the program is intended to improve policing effectiveness in ways that contribute to countering organized and cross-border criminal activity (transnational crime).
7. What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 15GR0044 WHPELSALVADOR 070915.
8. When was the opportunity posted?
The posted (and created) date was July 9, 2015.
9. What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by October 1, 2015.
10. Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on October 31, 2015.
11. What award size was INL planning for this opportunity?
INL planned awards in the range of $2,000,000 to $3,200,000.
12. What does the planned award range suggest about the scope of the project?
The award range indicates a relatively large, programmatic project rather than a small pilot.
13. Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
14. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
15. Are universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
16. Are nonprofits eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list included nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
17. What kinds of organizations did INL appear to be encouraging to apply?
The eligibility mix suggests INL was open to proposals from universities with relevant expertise (for example, policing, criminology, or public policy) as well as nonprofit implementers with field experience in police training, institutional reform, community-oriented policing, data-driven crime strategies, or related public safety programming.
18. What types of activities were required under the grant?
The excerpt does not list specific required activities. However, the title and framing indicate a training and technical assistance effort designed to improve precinct-level performance through modern, evidence-based policing practices.
19. What is meant by a "model precinct" approach in this context?
In practical terms, the model precinct concept typically implies selecting one or more precincts to receive concentrated support, establishing clear operating standards and measurable practices, and using those precincts as demonstrations that can be replicated elsewhere.
20. What is meant by "smart policing" in this opportunity?
Smart policing generally refers to strategies that rely on data, analysis, and targeted interventions to prevent and respond to crime more effectively. It often emphasizes accountability, resource allocation based on crime patterns, performance management, and potentially community engagement and problem-solving methods.
21. What country is the project focused on?
The project is focused on El Salvador.
22. Who can applicants contact with administrative or announcement-access questions?
The notice listed two points of contact at the Department of State:
- James W. Rose: rosejw@state.gov
- Linda Sanchez: sanchezlm@state.gov
23. What is the nature of this grant (formula vs. discretionary)?
This was described as an INL discretionary grant opportunity.
24. How does this opportunity connect to broader security objectives?
It is described as aligning with broader efforts to strengthen public security and address transnational crime, indicating the training and precinct-focused improvements were intended to contribute to wider public safety and anti-organized-crime outcomes.
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