Juvenile Justice Institutions in El Salvador collaborate and coordinate to reform the Juvenile Justice Regulation and Policies in El Salvador
ID: 354157Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$450K - $700K

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/354157
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting proposals for a cooperative agreement aimed at reforming juvenile justice regulations and policies in El Salvador. The project seeks to strengthen the juvenile justice system by collaborating with key stakeholders, including government offices and judicial entities, to draft a National Juvenile Justice Policy and enhance rehabilitative programs for youth in conflict with the law. This initiative is critical for reducing juvenile recidivism rates and restoring community integrity in El Salvador. Interested organizations must submit their proposals by July 10, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $450,000 to $700,000. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Tia Allen at AllenLS2@state.gov or Lili Flores at FloresBL@state.gov.

    Files
    Title
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    FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
    Questions.pdf
    The file presents a series of questions and responses regarding a federal grant proposal (RFP) focused on reforming juvenile justice regulations and policies in El Salvador by INL (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement). Key stipulations include that project objectives are generally fixed, with minor adjustments allowed for activities and deliverables if justified. Applicants must submit a Performance Indicator Reference Sheet detailing three illustrative indicators, while standard indicators should be tailored to project goals. There are no specific requirements for the number of Key Personnel, but identified candidates should be included. Additionally, eligibility criteria apply only to the prime organization, excluding Public International Organizations and For-Profit entities from application. The project aims to work in parallel with Salvadoran institutions and enhance coordination between various juvenile justice actors. The Juvenile Justice Roadmap will not be publicly available prior to application submission but shared with the selected organization. This document underlines the importance of structured collaboration in juvenile justice reform processes in El Salvador.
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