Freely Associated States Prosecutorial Development (FASPro) Project
ID: 354585Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$2M - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354585

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=59181fd91bb98e50e02962cae54bcbd3&view=Default
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) of the U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for the Freely Associated States Prosecutorial Development (FASPro) Project, aimed at enhancing prosecutorial capabilities in the Pacific Islands, specifically within the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The project seeks to engage various justice sector actors, including ministries of justice and training institutes, to strengthen workforce pipelines and develop prosecutorial offices in these regions. This initiative is crucial for improving legal infrastructure and supporting a range of legal professionals, including public defenders and judges, through collaborative efforts and flexible budgetary provisions. Interested organizations, particularly nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, can apply for funding between $2 million and $2.5 million, with applications due by August 5, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact the grantor at manansalamd@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    manansalamd@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY24 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip
    Q&A-DFOP0014014_responded.pdf
    The Freely Associated States Prosecutorial Development (FASPro) Project aims to enhance legal infrastructure in various prosecutorial offices. The document addresses specific applicant inquiries related to program scope and budget guidelines. Notably, there is no predetermined cost ceiling for technology provisions, allowing applicants to tailor budgets to their specific needs. The project supports legal professionals beyond just prosecutors, encompassing public defenders, judges, and legal aid attorneys. Additionally, twinning arrangements for legal institutions may extend beyond prosecutors’ offices, depending on the viability of proposals submitted by applicants. In terms of budgetary details, the document affirms a new consultant fees rate of $784.62 per day, aligning with the updated Senior Executive Service (SES) salary figures established by the Office of Personnel Management. This clarification ensures that potential contractors are adequately compensated under the revised rate structure. Overall, the FASPro initiative underscores commitment to strengthen prosecutorial capabilities across jurisdictions through collaborative and financially adaptive solutions.
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