Ukraine Law Enforcement and Justice Sector Reform
ID: 351652Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (DOS-INL)

Award Range

$4M - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Transportation

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351652
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Ukraine Law Enforcement and Justice Sector Reform," aimed at supporting programmatic, logistical, and administrative assistance to enhance law enforcement and criminal justice sector reforms in Ukraine. The initiative seeks to build capacity among Ukrainian staff through training and resources, facilitating travel to observe best practices in the U.S. and Europe, ultimately aligning with Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration goals. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations and educational institutions, with funding ranging from $4 million to $10 million for up to five awards. Interested parties should submit proposals by March 4, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Eric Brownstein at brownsteinen@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    brownsteinen@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Questions and Answers INL24CA0019.pdf
    Questions.pdf
    The document addresses questions related to the government’s Request for Proposals (RFP) INL24CA0019-TRAVELLOGISTICS-122923, targeting international non-governmental organizations, particularly regarding support for Ukraine. Key topics include proposal submission through Grants.gov, project goals focused on anti-corruption measures, and educational program requirements for EU integration. The government plans to issue between one to five awards for this RFP. Budget submissions must include both administrative and travel-related expenses, based on industry standards. Implementers are expected to design training programs and provide relevant materials and expertise. While tracking employment commitments of training recipients post-program is uncertain, it remains a potential area for discussion if proposals are selected. The eligibility for this grant is currently limited to non-profit organizations, with inquiries about inclusion of for-profit organizations directed to the eligibility section of the NOFO. Overall, the document emphasizes clarity in funding expectations and operational responsibilities of applicants involved in this initiative.
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