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
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 14, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jan 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, under the U.S. Department of State, is seeking organizations to build the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations in engaging in anti-corruption reforms and accountability efforts. This program aims to support civil society watchdogs in Ukraine. The grant opportunity has an estimated total program funding of $5,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000,000. The expected number of awards is 5. The deadline for submission is January 30, 2024. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as well as U.S.-based and overseas-based private/state educational institutions. For more information, contact Katie Bresnahan at BresnahanKA@state.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
BresnahanKA@state.gov
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