Supporting Criminal Justice Reform in Moldova

Deadline: 7 July 2016

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled “Supporting Criminal Justice Reform in Moldova” with an aim to support the continued development of criminal justice system in Moldova.

Project Objectives

Support reform and capacity-building within the Prosecutor General Office and the Superior Council of Prosecutors.
Support criminal and criminal procedure law reform and help provide unified case- law and guidelines
Implement trainings sessions for lawyers to improve professional standards and improve their capacity to appropriately protect the rights of defendants.

Funding Information

The anticipated total federal funding amount is $450,000.
The period of performance is up to two (2) years with an anticipated start date of August 2016.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants that qualify to receive U.S. grants such as U.S. not-for-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) or U.S. based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code; foreign not-for-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or foreign based educational institutions, with the ability to develop and successfully implement a project and meet INL’s reporting requirements.
A consortium between foreign, local non-governmental organizations and education institutions is possible; however the presented documents shall demonstrate the added value of such a partnership in advancing the goals outlined above;
Selected organization/s may also be asked to demonstrate current (or pending) country registration if required by the country of project implementation.
Must have demonstrated experience implementing similar education or capacity building programs, preferably in Moldova. INL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering similar programs and/or federal grant awards.
Applicants must have the ability to produce course materials, deliver training and conduct evaluations in Romanian and English. The applicant’s staff should be proficient in English in order to fulfill reporting requirements.
Applicants must have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with stakeholders in order to successfully carry out the proposed program.
Organizations may form a consortium and submit a combined proposal. However, one organization should be designated as the lead applicant.
Applicants must be able to respond to the NOFO and be able to mobilize in a short period of time.
INL encourages applications from potential new partners.