Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs
ID: 351485Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$1M - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351485
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is inviting organizations to submit a statement of interest for a grant aimed at building the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations to engage in anti-corruption reforms and accountability efforts. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, educational institutions with 501(c)(3) status, and overseas-based NGOs and educational institutions. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of civil society in promoting transparency and accountability in governance. The total estimated program funding is $5 million, with individual awards ranging from $1 million to $5 million, and the application deadline is January 30, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Katie Bresnahan at BresnahanKA@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BresnahanKA@state.gov
    Files
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    Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1
    Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1 (exp - Feb 2025).pdf
    SF424-Application for Federal Assistance (exp - Feb 2026).pdf
    SF424-Application.pdf
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    SF424A-BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs (exp- Feb 2025).pdf
    SF424A-BUDGET.pdf
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