Civil Society Support to Anticorruption and Criminal Justice Institutions
ID: 350850Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$25K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350850
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Mission to Ukraine, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, is offering a grant opportunity titled "Civil Society Support to Anticorruption and Criminal Justice Institutions." This initiative aims to assist Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations in implementing programs that strengthen anti-corruption efforts and enhance the criminal justice system, focusing on promoting civil society engagement, accountability, and transparency. The funding, totaling approximately $1.2 million, will support grants ranging from $25,000 to $250,000 for projects lasting 12-18 months, with a closing date for applications set for December 2, 2024. Interested organizations can direct inquiries to the Mission Kyiv INL Grants Management Team at KyivINLGrants@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    KyivINLGrants@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    INL NOFO 2023 - ANTICORRUPTION.pdf
    INL.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a Civil Society Support program aimed at aiding Ukrainian anti-corruption and criminal justice institutions. With an estimated funding amount of $1.2 million, organizations can apply for grants ranging from $25,000 to $250,000. The funding seeks to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and enhance public trust in justice systems through various activities, such as advocacy campaigns, digital solutions development, and workshops. Eligible applicants include Ukrainian not-for-profit organizations with established experience and partnerships. The application process begins with a Statement of Interest (SOI), followed by selected applicants being invited to submit full proposals. The project is expected to last between 12-18 months, with specific outcomes prioritized in three main objectives: disrupting drug trafficking and transnational crime, reducing regional instability, and fostering global criminal justice cooperation. The initiative reflects the U.S. government's commitment to supporting a corruption-free society in Ukraine as part of its broader strategic interests in international security and law enforcement collaboration.
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