Statement of Interest: Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program Statement Round One
ID: 358141Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Global Criminal Justice (DOS-GCJ)

Award Range

$250K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Global Criminal Justice at the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit a Statement of Interest for the Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program, aimed at enhancing accountability mechanisms for investigating and prosecuting mass atrocities. This initiative seeks to support transitional justice processes that address the legacies of atrocities and promote sustainable peace in countries emerging from conflict or repressive regimes. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, public international organizations, institutions of higher education, and for-profit entities, with funding amounts ranging from $250,000 to $2 million for an expected three awards. Interested parties should submit their applications by March 3, 2025, and can reach out to JGCJ_Programs@state.gov for further information.

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