Building Capacity of Nigerian Judicial Sector to Prosecute Terrorism and Atrocity Cases
ID: 353971Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$750K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

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/353971
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement is offering a cooperative agreement to enhance the capacity of Nigeria's judicial sector in prosecuting terrorism and atrocity cases. The initiative aims to address significant challenges faced by Nigerian judicial institutions, including a backlog of cases and limited specialized training for legal professionals, particularly in the context of terrorism-related offenses. This opportunity is critical for improving the judicial response to human rights violations and ensuring accountability for perpetrators of atrocities in Nigeria. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based and foreign non-profit organizations, with funding ranging from $750,000 to $1 million, and proposals are due by June 28, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Mark Hove at hovemt1@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    hovemt1@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY23 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
    INL24CA0053.pdf
    The document provides a compilation of questions and answers related to the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at strengthening Nigeria's judicial capacity to prosecute terrorism and atrocity cases. It clarifies eligibility criteria for applications, stating that foreign-based NGOs can apply, while for-profit organizations and government agencies cannot participate as applicants or co-applicants. NGOs may serve as sub-contractors. The project primarily focuses on Abuja, but there may be activities in other states like Borno and Niger. Proposals must address all project objectives specified in the document, and successful applicants are required to establish a field office in Abuja to collaborate with the U.S. Embassy's INL office. There is no limit on personnel, although the evaluation will consider cost-effectiveness and other project factors. Overall, the document plays a crucial role in guiding potential applicants on eligibility and requirements for participating in the initiative to enhance Nigeria's judicial response to terrorism and atrocity crimes.
    SF424 Docs - Application for Federal Assistance.zip
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