INL Kosovo Anti-Corruption Program
ID: 355853Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$500K - $1M

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
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement (INL) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "INL Kosovo Anti-Corruption Program" aimed at combating corruption and advancing rule of law reforms in Kosovo. The program seeks to enhance the capacity of civil society and the Kosovo Agency for Prevention of Corruption, thereby improving government transparency and accountability to better serve its citizens. This initiative is crucial for empowering civil society to facilitate necessary reforms, reduce corrupt practices, and strengthen responses to corruption within governmental institutions. The grant has an estimated total funding of $1,250,000, with individual awards ranging from $500,000 to $1,250,000, and applications are due by October 7, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Tamra Greig at greigt@state.gov for further inquiries.

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