Salvadoran Women in Citizen Security
ID: 351043Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351043

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/overseas?id=overseas_form&table=x_g_usd4_o_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=813f13301b4ab9104e7185dae54bcbaa&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement aimed at enhancing the participation of women and other underrepresented groups in Salvadoran security institutions. The project seeks to identify and address systemic barriers preventing women from entering the National Police Academy and to promote applications from underrepresented groups through targeted public communications and grants. This initiative is crucial for fostering diversity within the security sector in El Salvador, with funding ranging from $1.5 million to $2 million for a single award. Interested organizations must submit their applications by December 1, 2023, and can reach out to Grants Officer Cheryl Price at INLGrantsTeam@state.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    INLGrantsTeam@state.gov
    Files
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