Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16 CA 0063 AMEGUINEA ROL 08232016
Apply for INL 16 CA 0063 AMEGUINEA ROL 08232016
- The Department of State, International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Operationalizing Ministry of Justice Regional Legal Centers in Guinea" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 23, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2016. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), offered a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening rule of law institutions in Guinea by supporting the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reform agenda and helping operationalize regional legal centers. The overall policy backdrop is INLs mission to help criminal justice institutions better counter transnational organized crime while reinforcing democratic governance. In practical terms, the opportunity is framed around improving citizen security in ways that align with human rights standards and the rule of law, emphasizing that effective justice sector capacity is central to both public safety and accountable government.
This funding opportunity is titled "Operationalizing Ministry of Justice Regional Legal Centers in Guinea" (Funding Opportunity Number: INL 16 CA 0063 AMEGUINEA ROL 08232016). It was released on August 23, 2016, with an original closing date of October 31, 2016. The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipated an active partnership role during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. The program falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 19.703, which is commonly used for State Department INL programming related to international narcotics control and law enforcement.
The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. This structure suggests a single implementer would be expected to deliver a unified program of work, likely coordinating closely with the Guinean Ministry of Justice and other justice sector actors. While the notice text is brief, the focus on "operationalizing" regional legal centers implies moving beyond planning and into implementation: establishing functional services, procedures, staffing support, coordination mechanisms, or service delivery models that make these regional centers work in practice as part of the MOJs broader reform strategy.
Eligible applicants were relatively broad within the education and nonprofit space, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit categories). This eligibility list indicates INL was open to universities, research institutions, and implementing NGOs that can provide technical assistance, training, operational support, or program management in justice sector reform contexts.
Programmatically, INL positioned this effort as part of building the "architecture of democracy" in Guinea, linking improved justice sector capacity to a broader goal of democratic consolidation. The stated intent is not only to increase institutional effectiveness against organized crime, but to ensure that security and justice outcomes are delivered in a manner consistent with human rights protections and legal safeguards. In that sense, the regional legal centers are treated as a practical platform for improving how justice services reach citizens outside the capital, potentially helping reduce barriers to access, improving consistency in legal processes, and strengthening public confidence in justice institutions as reforms are rolled out.
In summary, this was a single-award, up-to-$1 million cooperative agreement from the Department of State INL, designed to help Guinea implement Ministry of Justice reforms by making regional legal centers functional and effective. The core themes are rule of law, human rights-compliant citizen security, and increased institutional capacity to address serious crime, including transnational organized crime, through a close U.S.-implementer partnership with the Guinean justice sector.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Operationalizing Ministry of Justice Regional Legal Centers in Guinea."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 16 CA 0063 AMEGUINEA ROL 08232016.
Which U.S. government office offered this grant?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The main purpose is to strengthen rule of law institutions in Guinea by supporting the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reform agenda and helping operationalize regional legal centers.
What does "operationalizing" regional legal centers mean in this context?
Based on the notice description, "operationalizing" implies moving beyond planning into implementation so the regional legal centers function in practice. This can include establishing functional services, procedures, staffing support, coordination mechanisms, and/or service delivery models aligned with the MOJ reform strategy.
How does this opportunity connect to INL's broader mission?
INL framed the effort within its mission to help criminal justice institutions better counter transnational organized crime while reinforcing democratic governance, with an emphasis on citizen security that aligns with human rights standards and the rule of law.
What kinds of outcomes is this program trying to support in Guinea?
The program is described as supporting improved citizen security and justice sector capacity in ways consistent with human rights protections and legal safeguards, while strengthening the ability of institutions to address serious crime including transnational organized crime.
How is the regional legal centers effort linked to democracy and governance goals?
INL positioned this work as part of building the "architecture of democracy" in Guinea, linking improved justice sector capacity to democratic consolidation and accountable government.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 19.703, commonly used for State Department INL programming related to international narcotics control and law enforcement.
What type of award mechanism is used?
The award mechanism is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement indicates the U.S. government anticipated an active partnership role during implementation, rather than a more hands-off relationship typical of some grants.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $1,000,000.
What does a single-award structure suggest about implementation?
With one anticipated award and a $1,000,000 ceiling, the structure suggests a single implementer would be expected to deliver a unified program of work, likely coordinating closely with the Guinean Ministry of Justice and other justice sector actors.
When was this opportunity released?
The opportunity was released on August 23, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was October 31, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit categories).
Are nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations with and without 501(c)(3) status, with the stated condition that they are not higher education institutions when applying under the nonprofit categories.
Are universities and higher education institutions eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizations did INL appear open to funding through this opportunity?
The eligibility list suggests INL was open to universities, research institutions, and implementing nonprofit organizations capable of providing technical assistance, training, operational support, and/or program management in justice sector reform contexts.
What country and government counterpart are central to this program?
The program is focused on Guinea and is designed to support the Guinean Ministry of Justice (MOJ) reform agenda, including the functioning of MOJ regional legal centers.
How does the opportunity describe the relationship between justice capacity and public safety?
The opportunity emphasizes that effective justice sector capacity is central to public safety (citizen security) and to accountable government, particularly when delivered in a manner consistent with human rights and the rule of law.
Does the opportunity emphasize human rights considerations?
Yes. The description highlights improving citizen security in ways that align with human rights standards and the rule of law, and delivering security and justice outcomes consistent with human rights protections and legal safeguards.
What is the implied geographic or service-delivery emphasis of regional legal centers?
The description suggests the regional legal centers are intended as a platform for improving how justice services reach citizens outside the capital, potentially reducing barriers to access and improving consistency in legal processes as reforms are rolled out.
Is this opportunity described as mandatory or discretionary?
It is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
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