Assisting criminal justice and law enforcement institutions in Ukraine in investigating and prosecuting war crimes
ID: 351371Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

U.S. Mission to Ukraine (DOS-UKR)

Award Range

$25K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 7, 2023 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Dec 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations to assist criminal justice and law enforcement institutions in Ukraine in investigating and prosecuting war crimes committed by the Russian federation. The goal is to bring perpetrators of these grave atrocities to accountability. The program aims to provide critical support to Ukraine's law enforcement and criminal justice agencies by offering expert and mentoring assistance to prosecutors and investigators, specialized training modules to enhance their skills in handling complex cases, and activities to advance the rule of law and fair trial in newly de-occupied territories. The program also aims to increase society's awareness about the adjudication of war criminals and foster international cooperation by facilitating partnerships with relevant agencies and organizations. Additionally, the program seeks assistance in documenting efforts and employing cutting-edge open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques and IT solutions to gather and analyze crucial information for building strong legal cases. The ultimate goal is to fortify Ukraine's legal infrastructure and empower its authorities to pursue accountability for war crimes and uphold the principles of international humanitarian law. Non-profit organizations, both Ukrainian and foreign, are eligible to apply. The grant has an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $25,000. The expected number of awards is 10. The closing date for submissions is December 1, 2024. For more information, contact the Mission Kyiv INL Grants Team at kyivinlgrants@state.gov.

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4/10/2024
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