Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15CA0054 AMEDRCONGO 08112015
Apply for INL 15CA0054 AMEDRCONGO 08112015
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rule of Law Assistance related to Combating and Prosecuting Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" 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 Aug 11, 2015 and posted on Aug 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 12, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Rule of Law Assistance related to Combating and Prosecuting Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), to support a program focused on improving access to justice for survivors of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The opportunity is grounded in the reality that, despite the formal end of the DRC civil war, the country continues to face deep institutional fragility, long-term instability, and ongoing insecurity in areas still influenced or controlled by armed groups. These conditions have contributed to mass atrocities, persistent human rights abuses, and widespread SGBV, while weak government service delivery has also fueled questions about state legitimacy among citizens. Against this backdrop, INL sought a partner to help strengthen rule of law responses specifically connected to combating, investigating, and prosecuting SGBV crimes, with the broader aim of making justice systems more functional and survivor-centered.
This funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipated substantial involvement in program direction or implementation oversight rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The activity category is "Law, Justice and Legal Services," and it falls under CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). INL expected to make a single award under this announcement, indicating a preference for one lead implementer capable of coordinating a comprehensive approach, potentially including partnerships or sub-awards as needed. The program name referenced in the announcement, "Access to Justice for Sexual and Gender Based Violence Survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo," signals an emphasis on practical pathways for survivors to obtain legal redress, as well as improvements in how the justice system handles these cases from reporting through adjudication.
The total estimated funding for the opportunity was $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers barriers to entry for qualified organizations and allows applicants to focus resources on program design and impact rather than fundraising to meet match thresholds. Eligibility was open to several categories of applicants: U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher education. In practical terms, this eligibility structure aimed to attract experienced NGOs and academic institutions with demonstrated capacity in justice sector assistance, human rights programming, SGBV case support, and institutional strengthening in fragile settings.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 11, 2015, with the application deadline set for October 12, 2015. The archive date was November 11, 2015, indicating the window after which the listing was no longer active for new submissions. The funding opportunity number provided was INL-15CA0054-AMEDRCONGO-08112015, which applicants would use to identify the solicitation in submissions and correspondence. The point of contact listed for access issues with the full announcement was Cheryl Price, a Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State, with communication routed through a DOS email contact.
Overall, the grant was designed to address a critical gap in the DRC: the persistent inability of many state institutions to deliver credible, accessible justice, particularly for SGBV survivors, in a context shaped by conflict legacies, insecurity, and weak governance. By financing a focused rule-of-law intervention, INL aimed to support measurable improvements in how SGBV crimes are combated and prosecuted, and to help survivors engage the justice system in a way that is more effective, reliable, and responsive to the realities they face.
FAQs: Rule of Law Assistance related to Combating and Prosecuting Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Rule of Law Assistance related to Combating and Prosecuting Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo."
Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What problem is this grant intended to address in the DRC?
The grant is intended to help address ongoing sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) and the persistent challenges survivors face in accessing credible justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where institutional fragility, long-term instability, and insecurity (including areas influenced or controlled by armed groups) contribute to human rights abuses and weak justice outcomes.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on improving access to justice for survivors of sexual and gender based violence (SGBV) in the DRC, with an emphasis on strengthening rule of law responses connected to combating, investigating, and prosecuting SGBV crimes and making justice systems more functional and survivor-centered.
What is the program name referenced in the announcement?
The program name referenced is "Access to Justice for Sexual and Gender Based Violence Survivors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo."
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary cooperative agreement?
It means the U.S. government anticipated substantial involvement in the program direction and/or implementation oversight, rather than providing a purely hands-off grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is "Law, Justice and Legal Services."
What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems).
How many awards did INL expect to make?
INL expected to make a single award under this announcement.
What does a single expected award imply for applicants?
It indicates a preference for one lead implementer capable of coordinating a comprehensive approach, potentially including partnerships or sub-awards as needed.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $1,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor was $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was open to: (1) U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), (2) public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and (3) private institutions of higher education.
Are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes, U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status were eligible, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were eligible.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 11, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was October 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was November 11, 2015.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL-15CA0054-AMEDRCONGO-08112015.
Why is the funding opportunity number important?
Applicants would use it to identify the solicitation in submissions and correspondence.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Cheryl Price, a Grants Management Specialist at the Department of State, with communication routed through a DOS email contact.
What broader context in the DRC is this program responding to?
The program responds to a post-conflict environment where, despite the formal end of the DRC civil war, deep institutional fragility, long-term instability, and continued insecurity have contributed to mass atrocities, persistent human rights abuses, and widespread SGBV, alongside weak government service delivery and questions about state legitimacy among citizens.
What outcomes did INL aim to support through this funding?
INL aimed to support measurable improvements in how SGBV crimes are combated and prosecuted, and to help survivors engage the justice system in a way that is more effective, reliable, and responsive to the realities they face.
Does the description specify particular interventions or activities?
The description emphasizes strengthening rule of law responses connected to combating, investigating, and prosecuting SGBV crimes and improving survivor access to justice, but it does not list specific required activities beyond those themes.
Does the opportunity indicate whether partnerships or sub-awards are allowed?
It suggests that the single lead implementer could coordinate a comprehensive approach that may include partnerships or sub-awards as needed.
Where is the program intended to operate?
The program is intended to operate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
What makes this grant survivor-centered based on the description?
The opportunity explicitly frames its goal as improving access to justice for SGBV survivors and making justice systems more functional and survivor-centered, including strengthening how cases are handled from reporting through adjudication.
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