Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 15 GR 0002 APAFGHANISTAN 10152014
Apply for INL 15 GR 0002 APAFGHANISTAN 10152014
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vulnerable Populations Prison Project Herat and Kabul" 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 Oct 15, 2014 and posted on Oct 15, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 16, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- See full eligibility requirements on the Request for Applications (RFA)
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Vulnerable Populations Prison Project Herat and Kabul" was a U.S. government grant opportunity issued by the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), specifically through its Office for Afghanistan and Pakistan (INL/AP). The project focused on strengthening Afghanistan's justice and corrections sector by targeting the needs of two groups that face especially serious risks in detention settings: incarcerated women and juveniles. The underlying premise of the opportunity is that prisons and detention centers are a core part of any functional justice system, and that improving conditions, services, and reintegration support for vulnerable detainees can both strengthen human rights outcomes and reduce the likelihood that former detainees return to harmful or unstable circumstances after release.
The opportunity was designed to fund programming in or connected to prisons in Herat and Kabul. INL described a broader history of assistance in Afghanistan that included police training, support for counternarcotics efforts, education initiatives (with an emphasis on women and children), funding for drug rehabilitation centers, and work to build justice institutions that the public can trust. This grant opportunity fit within that broader rule-of-law approach by emphasizing practical, direct services and training for vulnerable detainees while also helping Afghan corrections institutions build capacity and improve quality. The announcement explicitly highlighted that women and juveniles in Afghan detention experience unique and acute challenges, and it framed the provision of training, services, and reentry support as a way to improve the Afghan correctional system's human rights record while helping participants transition into peaceful and productive lives after incarceration.
Administratively, the award was categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity, with support provided through a cooperative agreement, meaning the government would expect substantial involvement in program direction or oversight compared to a standard grant. The activity category was "Law, Justice and Legal Services," tied to CFDA number 19.703 (Criminal Justice Systems). INL anticipated making two awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $750,000. The award ceiling was $750,000 and the award floor was $100,000, and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
The funding opportunity number was INL 15 GR 0002 APAFGHANISTAN 10152014. It was posted and created on October 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of November 16, 2014, and an archive date of December 16, 2014. Eligibility was listed as "Others" with additional details to be found in the full Request for Applications, indicating that applicants needed to consult the RFA for the precise organizational qualifications and any restrictions.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, reachable by phone at 202-714-2520.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Vulnerable Populations Prison Project Herat and Kabul."
2) Which U.S. government office issued this opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of State opportunity issued by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), through its Office for Afghanistan and Pakistan (INL/AP).
3) What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aimed to strengthen Afghanistan's justice and corrections sector by focusing on the needs of incarcerated women and juveniles, two groups described as facing especially serious risks in detention settings.
4) Which populations are considered "vulnerable" under this announcement?
The announcement specifically identifies incarcerated women and juveniles in Afghan detention as the vulnerable populations to be served.
5) Where was the programming expected to take place?
The opportunity was designed to fund programming in or connected to prisons in Herat and Kabul.
6) What types of activities did INL emphasize in this opportunity?
INL emphasized practical, direct services and training for vulnerable detainees, as well as reentry or reintegration support to help participants transition into peaceful and productive lives after incarceration.
7) What problem statement or rationale did the announcement highlight?
The announcement framed prisons and detention centers as a core part of a functional justice system and emphasized that improving conditions, services, and reintegration support for vulnerable detainees can strengthen human rights outcomes and reduce the risk of returning to harmful or unstable circumstances after release.
8) How does this opportunity fit into INL's broader work in Afghanistan?
INL described a broader history of assistance in Afghanistan that included police training, support for counternarcotics efforts, education initiatives (especially for women and children), funding for drug rehabilitation centers, and work to build justice institutions the public can trust. This opportunity aligned with that broader rule-of-law approach by focusing on corrections services, training, and institutional capacity building connected to prisons.
9) What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Support was to be provided through a cooperative agreement. This implies substantial government involvement in program direction or oversight compared to a standard grant.
10) Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
It was categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity.
11) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was listed as "Law, Justice and Legal Services."
12) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA number 19.703, labeled "Criminal Justice Systems."
13) How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
14) What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $750,000.
15) What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $750,000.
16) Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required under this opportunity.
17) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was INL 15 GR 0002 APAFGHANISTAN 10152014.
18) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on October 15, 2014.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was November 16, 2014.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was December 16, 2014.
21) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "Others." The announcement indicated that applicants needed to consult the full Request for Applications (RFA) for specific organizational qualifications and any restrictions.
22) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility requirements?
The detailed eligibility requirements were to be found in the full Request for Applications (RFA).
23) What should someone do if they cannot access the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, reachable at 202-714-2520.
24) Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst.
25) What is the phone number for the listed contact?
The phone number provided for Lourdes Stein was 202-714-2520.
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