Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16GR0040 INLEAGEORGIA 05 23 2016
Apply for INL 16GR0040 INLEAGEORGIA 05 23 2016
- The DOS-INL in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Georgia" 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 May 22, 2016 and posted on May 22, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $300,000.00 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:
Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Georgia is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL). The program is designed to reinforce and expand ongoing INL assistance in Georgia by focusing specifically on the judiciary. In practical terms, the grant is meant to complement prior and parallel work INL has been doing with prosecutors by adding targeted support for continued court reforms and judicial training, recognizing that stronger prosecution practices need to be matched by an effective, independent, and capable court system.
The underlying policy context is Georgia's multi-stage justice reform effort. The Government of Georgia has carried out three stages of reforms aimed at increasing court transparency and strengthening the role and authority of judges. The opportunity description indicates that these reforms have contributed to a judiciary that operates with greater independence than in the past. At the same time, the solicitation emphasizes that challenges remain, particularly continued instances where other branches of government exert undue influence over judicial processes. The grant is therefore positioned as a way to help consolidate reform gains, deepen professional capacity within the judiciary, and promote safeguards that reduce inappropriate external pressure on courts.
The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA number 19.703, categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services. The total anticipated funding is up to $300,000, with INL expecting to make a single award. The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2016, and the application deadline was July 23, 2016 (with no change between the original and current closing dates). The opportunity identification includes the title Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Georgia and the funding opportunity number INL 16GR0040 INLEAGEORGIA 05 23 2016, which applicants would use to locate and reference the solicitation in official materials.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with a note that additional clarification would be found in a separate eligibility section of the full announcement. While the short summary does not enumerate eligible entity types, the label typically signals that the competition may be open to a range of non-federal organizations, potentially including non-profits, NGOs, educational institutions, or other qualified implementers, depending on the solicitation's detailed criteria.
Overall, the grant seeks a project that advances judicial reform in Georgia through continued training and reform support, contributing to greater transparency, stronger judicial empowerment, and improved resilience of the courts against political or institutional interference. The single-award structure and modest ceiling suggest a focused, tightly scoped program intended to produce practical improvements or targeted capacity building rather than a large multi-part national overhaul.
FAQs: Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Georgia (DOS-INL)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Supporting Justice Sector Reform in Georgia.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL).
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to reinforce and expand ongoing INL assistance in Georgia by focusing specifically on the judiciary. It aims to complement prior and parallel INL work with prosecutors by adding targeted support for continued court reforms and judicial training, based on the idea that stronger prosecution practices should be matched by an effective, independent, and capable court system.
What types of activities does the grant support?
Based on the summary, the grant supports activities that advance judicial reform in Georgia through:
- Judicial training
- Support for continued court reforms
- Efforts that promote transparency in the courts
- Work that strengthens judicial empowerment and professional capacity
- Safeguards and approaches that reduce inappropriate external pressure or undue influence over judicial processes
How does this opportunity relate to INL's prior work in Georgia?
The grant is meant to complement INL's prior and parallel assistance focused on prosecutors by adding a judiciary-centered component. The solicitation frames this as balancing improvements in prosecution with improvements in courts, so the justice system functions effectively end-to-end.
What is the policy context behind this funding?
The opportunity is positioned within Georgia's multi-stage justice reform effort. The Government of Georgia has implemented three stages of reforms aimed at increasing court transparency and strengthening the role and authority of judges. The summary indicates these reforms have contributed to a judiciary with greater independence than in the past, while also noting that challenges remain.
What problem or challenge is the grant intended to address?
The solicitation emphasizes that, despite progress, there are still continued instances where other branches of government exert undue influence over judicial processes. The grant is positioned as a way to help consolidate reform gains, deepen professional capacity, and promote safeguards that reduce inappropriate external pressure on courts.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the CFDA number for this grant?
The CFDA number is 19.703.
What is the program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services.
How much funding is available?
The total anticipated funding is up to $300,000.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL expects to make a single award.
What does it mean that the opportunity is expected to be a single award?
It means INL anticipates selecting one grantee for this program, suggesting the project is intended to be focused and tightly scoped rather than split among multiple recipients.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 23, 2016.
Were there any changes to the closing date?
No. The summary notes there was no change between the original and current closing dates.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL 16GR0040 INLEAGEORGIA 05 23 2016.
Why is the funding opportunity number important?
Applicants would use the funding opportunity number to locate and reference the solicitation in official materials and during the application process.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with a note that additional clarification would be found in a separate eligibility section of the full announcement. The short summary does not list specific eligible entity types.
Does the summary specify which types of organizations qualify under "Others"?
No. The summary indicates that the eligibility label may signal the competition is open to a range of non-federal organizations (potentially including non-profits, NGOs, educational institutions, or other qualified implementers), but it also states that the specific criteria would be in the full announcement.
Is this a mandatory or discretionary funding opportunity?
This is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What outcomes is the grant trying to achieve?
Based on the description, the intended outcomes include:
- Reinforced and expanded support for judicial reform in Georgia
- Improved judicial professional capacity through training
- Greater court transparency
- Stronger judicial empowerment and authority
- Greater resilience of courts against political or institutional interference
- Consolidation of prior reform gains
How large is the program scope based on the funding level and award structure?
The summary suggests a focused, tightly scoped program. The single-award structure and funding ceiling of up to $300,000 indicate the project is intended to deliver practical improvements or targeted capacity building, rather than a large, multi-part national overhaul.
What country is the project focused on?
The project focus is Georgia.
Which part of the justice sector is emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes the judiciary, including courts, judges, and judicial processes, and it is framed as complementary to INL work with prosecutors.
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