Advancing Criminal Justice System Reforms in Armenia
ID: 354773Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$2M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354773

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=c4d85ccf47228a504f681864336d4333&view=Default
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 7, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jul 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Advancing Criminal Justice System Reforms in Armenia". This opportunity falls under the category of Law, Justice and Legal Services. The purpose of this project is to implement tangible reforms in the criminal justice sector in Armenia, with the aim of building confidence among Armenians in the justice system. The reforms include increasing public confidence in case outcomes, strengthening legal defense mechanisms and public advocacy, providing technical and legal skills training for criminal justice officers, and protecting the rights of vulnerable individuals in Armenia. The grant is a Cooperative Agreement and does not require cost sharing or matching. The estimated total program funding is $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and an award floor of $2,300,000. The grant is expected to result in one award. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), U.S.-based educational institutions, foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and foreign-based educational institutions. The close date for this opportunity is July 23, 2024. For more information and to apply, please visit the following link: Link to Opportunity in MyGrants. For any inquiries, you may contact the Grants Officer at hortama@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
hortama@state.gov
Files
Title
Posted
FY24 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
6/08/2024
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