Supporting Bangladesh Law Enforcement Capacity Building for Rehabilitation and Reintegration of Terrorist Offenders and for Preventing and Countering Violent Ex
ID: 353487Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Counterterrorism (DOS-SCT)

Award Range

$1K - $493K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Apr 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jun 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Bureau of Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State is offering a grant opportunity aimed at enhancing law enforcement capacity in Bangladesh, specifically focusing on the rehabilitation and reintegration of terrorist offenders and the prevention and countering of violent extremism. The program seeks to support ongoing initiatives by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Counterterrorism and Transnational Crime unit and the Centre for Alternatives through expert training, stakeholder collaboration, and the development of a comprehensive national plan for preventing and countering violent extremism. With a total funding amount of $493,339 available for this initiative, eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations, with proposals due by June 10, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to the grant contact at corsonkl@state.gov for further information.

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Apr 16, 2024, 2:30 PM UTC
Apr 10, 2024, 12:34 PM UTC
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism has announced a funding opportunity to support law enforcement capacity building in Bangladesh focused on the rehabilitation and reintegration of terrorist offenders, as well as preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). The program, with a total funding amount of $493,339, aims to enhance existing initiatives by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police and the Centre for Alternatives through expert training, collaboration with other stakeholders, and the development of a comprehensive national P/CVE plan. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions. The application deadline is June 10, 2024, with a performance period of 24 months anticipated to start on September 30, 2024. Proposals should align with the project's objectives, include a clear problem statement, and outline methods for assessing program impacts. Additionally, applicants must comply with federal requirements regarding registrations and submission processes, with thorough evaluations based on quality, feasibility, organizational capacity, and budget justification. This initiative reflects the U.S. government's commitment to international counterterrorism efforts and improving community relations in Bangladesh.
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