Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 16GR0032 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 12 2016
Apply for INL 16GR0032 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 12 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 Law Enforcement 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 12, 2016 and posted on May 12, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 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:
The grant opportunity titled "Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Law Enforcement Sector" (Funding Opportunity Number: INL 16GR0032 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 12 2016) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL) funding call aimed at strengthening how civil society in Moldova engages with, oversees, and cooperates with law enforcement institutions. The central purpose is to build broader public understanding of community-focused policing and to increase public demand for a policing model that is more accountable, responsive, and connected to the communities it serves. In practice, this means supporting activities that help independent civil society actors monitor law enforcement performance, identify and publicize misconduct, and work constructively with police to encourage reforms that improve integrity and public trust.
A key theme of the opportunity is oversight and accountability. The NOFO emphasizes bolstering a robust and independent civil society oversight mechanism, suggesting support for organized, sustained approaches to monitoring law enforcement rather than one-off advocacy or isolated events. It also explicitly highlights the importance of detecting governmental abuses and corrupt practices, indicating that projects could focus on identifying patterns of abuse, documenting corruption risks, improving transparency, and reinforcing safeguards that reduce opportunities for misconduct. At the same time, it is not framed as purely adversarial; it also calls for cooperative efforts with the police, implying that successful projects may balance watchdog functions with dialogue, joint problem-solving, and collaboration that helps advance practical reforms.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity and may be awarded either as a cooperative agreement or a grant, which typically means applicants should be prepared for performance expectations tied to clearly defined objectives, measurable outcomes, and potentially substantial engagement with the funding agency during implementation (particularly under a cooperative agreement). The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services, and the CFDA number listed is 19.703, which aligns with INL program funding.
The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $300,000. The posting and creation dates are May 12, 2016, and the application closing date is July 12, 2016 (with both the original and current closing date listed as the same). Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field (not included in the provided data), which commonly means eligibility may extend beyond standard categories and could include certain non-profits, NGOs, or other entities depending on the detailed solicitation language.
Overall, this NOFO is designed to support one project that can meaningfully increase civic involvement in law enforcement accountability and reform in Moldova, combining public-facing work that builds understanding and demand for community policing with structured civil society oversight and coordinated engagement with police institutions to reduce abuse and corruption and strengthen public confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Law Enforcement Sector
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Supporting Moldovan Civil Society Involvement in Law Enforcement Sector."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL 16GR0032 INLEAMOLDOVA 05 12 2016.
3) Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This funding opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (DOS-INL).
4) What is the main purpose of the grant?
The central purpose is to strengthen how civil society in Moldova engages with, oversees, and cooperates with law enforcement institutions. The goal is to build broader public understanding of community-focused policing and increase public demand for policing that is accountable, responsive, and closely connected to communities.
5) What kinds of outcomes is the funder trying to achieve?
The NOFO focuses on improved law enforcement accountability and public trust by supporting civil society efforts to monitor law enforcement performance, identify and publicize misconduct, and work constructively with police to encourage integrity-oriented reforms.
6) Is this opportunity focused more on oversight or collaboration with police?
Both. A key theme is oversight and accountability through independent civil society monitoring, but the NOFO also calls for cooperative efforts with police. Projects are expected to balance watchdog functions with dialogue, joint problem-solving, and collaboration that can help advance practical reforms.
7) What does "community-focused policing" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, community-focused policing refers to a model of policing that is more accountable and responsive to the public and more connected to the communities it serves. The NOFO seeks activities that build public understanding of this model and increase demand for it.
8) What types of activities appear to be encouraged?
Activities described or implied include: structured and sustained monitoring of law enforcement performance; efforts to identify, document, and publicize misconduct; work to detect governmental abuses and corrupt practices; initiatives to improve transparency and reduce corruption risks; and constructive engagement with police to promote reforms that strengthen integrity and public confidence.
9) Does the NOFO support one-time events or short-term advocacy?
The NOFO emphasizes "organized, sustained approaches" to monitoring law enforcement rather than one-off advocacy or isolated events. This suggests a preference for ongoing oversight mechanisms and coordinated efforts over stand-alone activities.
10) How does the opportunity address corruption and abuse?
It explicitly highlights detecting governmental abuses and corrupt practices. Projects could reasonably focus on identifying patterns of abuse, documenting corruption risks, improving transparency, and reinforcing safeguards that reduce opportunities for misconduct, while also supporting reforms that improve integrity and trust.
11) What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity and may be awarded either as a cooperative agreement or a grant.
12) What is the practical difference between a grant and a cooperative agreement for applicants?
The description indicates that applicants should be prepared for performance expectations tied to clearly defined objectives and measurable outcomes. It also notes that there may be substantial engagement with the funding agency during implementation, particularly under a cooperative agreement.
13) What is the funding category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
14) What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The CFDA number listed is 19.703, which aligns with INL program funding.
15) How many awards does this opportunity anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
16) What is the maximum (ceiling) amount that can be awarded?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
17) What are the posting and closing dates?
The posting and creation dates are May 12, 2016. The application closing date is July 12, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are listed as the same).
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in an additional eligibility text field that is not included in the provided information. Based on the note in the description, this often means eligibility may extend beyond standard categories and could include certain non-profits, NGOs, or other entities depending on the detailed solicitation language.
19) Is the project intended to be implemented in a specific country or context?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically focused on Moldova and on strengthening Moldovan civil society involvement with the law enforcement sector.
20) What is the overall project concept this NOFO is trying to fund?
Overall, the NOFO is designed to support one project that meaningfully increases civic involvement in law enforcement accountability and reform in Moldova. It combines public-facing work that builds understanding and demand for community policing with structured civil society oversight and coordinated engagement with police institutions to reduce abuse and corruption and strengthen public confidence.
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