Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16GR0030 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 02 2016
Apply for INL 16GR0030 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 02 2016
- The DOS-INL in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Justice Sector" 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 02, 2016 and posted on May 02, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 02, 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Justice Sector" (Funding Opportunity Number: INL 16GR0030 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 02 2016) is a discretionary U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) program designed to strengthen justice-sector accountability in Moldova by increasing public demand for justice. The central idea is to reinforce independent civil society oversight so that non-governmental actors can more effectively push for needed reforms, identify and publicize government abuses, and help uncover corrupt practices that weaken the rule of law. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at supporting initiatives where civil society plays a sustained watchdog role over justice institutions and related governance processes, helping ensure that reforms are not only announced but also implemented and monitored in a transparent way.
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument and falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services, with CFDA number 19.703. The notice was created and posted on May 2, 2016, and had an application closing date of July 2, 2016 (the original and current closing dates were the same). The program’s stated objective emphasizes strengthening independent oversight mechanisms rather than direct government capacity-building alone, signaling an approach that prioritizes external scrutiny, citizen engagement, and public-interest monitoring as leverage points for reform in Moldova’s justice sector.
In terms of funding scale and competitiveness, the award ceiling is listed at $300,000 per award, and the agency anticipated making up to 8 awards. This suggests the program was structured to support multiple projects, potentially allowing different organizations or consortia to focus on complementary pieces of the broader oversight and anti-corruption ecosystem, such as monitoring institutional performance, tracking reform implementation, documenting abuses, supporting advocacy efforts, or improving public access to credible information about justice-sector conduct and integrity. Eligible applicants are identified broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice; this typically indicates that the program may be open to certain types of non-profit or non-governmental entities, possibly including civil society organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups, or other qualified non-state actors, subject to the specific criteria laid out in the eligibility section of the NOFO.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in civil society’s ability to serve as an independent check on power within Moldova’s justice sector, with the intended outcome of increasing accountability and public confidence by making abuses and corruption harder to hide and reform progress harder to derail.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Justice Sector."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 16GR0030 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 02 2016.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary program from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL).
Is this a grant or another type of federal award?
This opportunity uses the grant funding instrument.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to strengthen justice-sector accountability in Moldova by increasing public demand for justice, primarily by reinforcing independent civil society oversight of justice institutions and related governance processes.
What kind of approach does the program emphasize?
The stated objective emphasizes strengthening independent oversight mechanisms rather than focusing only on direct government capacity-building. The approach prioritizes external scrutiny, citizen engagement, and public-interest monitoring as leverage points for reform in Moldova's justice sector.
What types of activities or projects does the opportunity aim to support?
Based on the description, the opportunity aims to support initiatives where civil society plays a sustained watchdog role, including efforts to push for needed reforms, identify and publicize government abuses, and help uncover corrupt practices that weaken the rule of law. Examples mentioned include monitoring institutional performance, tracking reform implementation, documenting abuses, supporting advocacy efforts, and improving public access to credible information about justice-sector conduct and integrity.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is increased accountability and public confidence in Moldova's justice sector by making abuses and corruption harder to hide and making reform progress harder to derail through transparent monitoring and independent oversight.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.703.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed at $300,000 per award.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making up to 8 awards.
What does it mean that up to 8 awards were anticipated?
It suggests the program was structured to support multiple projects, potentially allowing different organizations or consortia to work on complementary parts of the broader oversight and anti-corruption ecosystem related to Moldova's justice sector.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are identified broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. This typically indicates eligibility may include certain non-profit or non-governmental entities such as civil society organizations, think tanks, advocacy groups, or other qualified non-state actors, depending on the specific criteria in the eligibility section of the notice.
When was the notice created and posted?
The notice was created and posted on May 2, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 2, 2016.
Were the original and current closing dates different?
No. The original and current closing dates were the same (July 2, 2016).
Is this opportunity focused on Moldova?
Yes. The program is specifically aimed at strengthening accountability in Moldova's justice sector through increased civil society involvement and oversight.
Does the program focus on civil society oversight rather than government-led reform alone?
Yes. The central idea is to reinforce independent civil society oversight so non-governmental actors can more effectively push for reforms, publicize abuses, and uncover corrupt practices, helping ensure reforms are implemented and monitored transparently.
What is the core idea behind "increasing public demand for justice" in this program?
As described, the idea is to support independent watchdog efforts that inform and mobilize the public, increase scrutiny of justice institutions, and create pressure for real reform implementation and accountability, including exposing abuses and corruption that undermine the rule of law.
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