Countering Abuses by Private Military Contractors
ID: 355193Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Global Criminal Justice (DOS-GCJ)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355193

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=d59909341b0bca50e02962cae54bcb3b&view=Default
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 27, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Jul 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Office of Global Criminal Justice is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement aimed at countering abuses by private military contractors, particularly focusing on accountability for alleged atrocity crimes committed by groups such as the Wagner Group. The initiative seeks to support various accountability processes, including investigations by national authorities and efforts to achieve corporate accountability through legal proceedings. This funding opportunity, with an award ceiling of $1,300,000 and a floor of $1,200,000, is open to a wide range of applicants, including U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit entities, with a submission deadline of July 26, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Kristin Sullens at sullenske@state.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
sullenske@state.gov
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