Opportunity Information: Apply for INLEA INLCJ 13 003
Apply for INLEA INLCJ 13 003
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the community development law, justice and legal services regional development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nicaragua Citizen Security Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704 Counter Narcotics.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2013 and posted on Apr 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 3, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,700,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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.
- Due to the community oriented focus of this request for proposals, organizations based outside of Nicaragua are required to identify and work with an implementing partner based in Nicaragua to ensure local buy in and sustainability.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Nicaragua Citizen Security Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number INLEA INLCJ 13 003) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It is designed to fund projects that strengthen citizen security in Nicaragua by addressing underlying risk factors for crime and improving community resilience. INL is seeking applications for four separate but related program tracks: (1) Education and Capacity Building, (2) Awareness and Media Outreach, (3) Community Development, and (4) Prevention and Drug Demand Reduction. Across all tracks, the intent is to reduce crime and improve security outcomes through practical interventions such as training, community engagement, public information efforts, and prevention-focused activities tied to substance use and drug demand.
Geographically, the grant targets areas of Nicaragua where crime rates are higher, with a particular emphasis on the Northern Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) and the South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS), along with selected departments along Nicaragua's Pacific coast. Applicants are expected to design projects that are appropriate for these locations and that reflect the community-oriented nature of citizen security programming, including local participation and sustainability. The announcement also highlights that organizations based outside Nicaragua must work with an implementing partner located in Nicaragua, a requirement intended to ensure local buy-in, cultural and operational fit, and longer-term continuity after grant funding ends.
In terms of funding structure, INL anticipates making four awards in total, corresponding to the four program areas, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,700,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between an award floor of $450,000 and an award ceiling of $3,700,000, meaning at least one award could potentially be quite large depending on INL's final funding decisions and the scope of the proposed project. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility. The funding activity categories associated with this opportunity include Community Development, Law/Justice/Legal Services, and Regional Development, and it is also connected to CFDA 19.704 (Counter Narcotics), reflecting INL's broader mandate related to narcotics, crime, and rule-of-law programming.
Eligibility is open to several types of organizations, including U.S.-based and other nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified), as well as private institutions of higher education. The notice indicates that additional eligibility details are contained in the full announcement, but the key operational eligibility condition emphasized in the summary is the implementing-partner requirement for organizations that are not based in Nicaragua. Practically, this means an external applicant should plan for a formal partnership structure, defined roles and responsibilities, and a credible approach to working through local entities that can implement activities on the ground and sustain them.
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2013, with a closing date of May 3, 2013, and it was later archived on June 2, 2013. Applicants who needed help accessing the announcement electronically were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center (support@grants.gov, 1-800-518-4726), which operates 24/7 except federal holidays. Overall, this grant is framed as a multi-pronged citizen security initiative where education, outreach, community development, and prevention (including drug demand reduction) are treated as complementary tools to reduce crime and improve safety in prioritized regions of Nicaragua.
FAQs: Nicaragua Citizen Security Grants (INLEA INLCJ 13 003)
What is the Nicaragua Citizen Security Grants opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It funds projects intended to strengthen citizen security in Nicaragua by addressing underlying risk factors for crime and improving community resilience.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INLEA INLCJ 13 003.
Who is the administering agency?
The grant is administered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the overall goal of the program?
The program aims to reduce crime and improve security outcomes in Nicaragua through practical, community-oriented interventions such as training, community engagement, public information efforts, and prevention-focused activities tied to substance use and drug demand.
What program tracks (funding areas) is INL seeking applications for?
INL is seeking applications across four separate but related tracks:
- Education and Capacity Building
- Awareness and Media Outreach
- Community Development
- Prevention and Drug Demand Reduction
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL anticipates making four awards in total, corresponding to the four program tracks.
What is the estimated total funding available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $3,700,000.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are expected to range from an award floor of $450,000 to an award ceiling of $3,700,000, depending on INL's final funding decisions and the scope of the proposed project.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants are not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of eligibility.
Where in Nicaragua should projects focus?
The grant targets areas with higher crime rates, with particular emphasis on the Northern Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAN) and the South Atlantic Autonomous Region (RAAS), along with selected departments along Nicaragua's Pacific coast.
Are applicants expected to include local participation and sustainability?
Yes. Projects are expected to reflect the community-oriented nature of citizen security programming, including local participation and sustainability.
Can organizations based outside Nicaragua apply?
Yes, but the announcement emphasizes that organizations based outside Nicaragua must work with an implementing partner located in Nicaragua.
What does the implementing-partner requirement mean in practice?
External applicants should plan for a formal partnership structure with a Nicaragua-based implementing partner, including clear roles and responsibilities and a credible approach to implementing activities locally and supporting longer-term continuity after grant funding ends.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to several types of organizations, including U.S.-based and other nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status, as specified) and private institutions of higher education. The notice indicates additional eligibility details are contained in the full announcement.
What kinds of activities does the program intend to support across the tracks?
Across tracks, the intent is to reduce crime and improve security outcomes through practical interventions such as training, community engagement, public information efforts, and prevention-focused activities connected to substance use and drug demand reduction.
What are the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories listed are Community Development, Law/Justice/Legal Services, and Regional Development.
Is this opportunity connected to a CFDA program?
Yes. It is connected to CFDA 19.704 (Counter Narcotics), consistent with INL's broader mandate related to narcotics, crime, and rule-of-law programming.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 4, 2013, and had a closing date of May 3, 2013.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. It was later archived on June 2, 2013.
Where could applicants get help accessing the announcement electronically?
Applicants needing help were directed to the Grants.gov Contact Center at support@grants.gov or 1-800-518-4726. The Contact Center operates 24/7 except federal holidays.
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