Deadline: 28-May-21
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is currently accepting applications for the Court Administration and Case Management for Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System to build their capacities to extend the reach of justice under the rule of law, including respect for human rights and gender equality, and to deny safe haven to criminals who would otherwise operate with near impunity.
INL to deliver technical assistance and capacity to: enhance international drug control through interdiction and supply reduction; develop civilian law enforcement capacity, regional partnerships, and information sharing; and further the administration of justice and corrections under the rule of law with respect for human rights.
This mission supports peace and security by stabilizing and strengthening security institutions and by combating narco-trafficking and other transnational crimes such as money laundering, criminal gangs, and wildlife trafficking. It promotes governing justly and democratically by strengthening justice sector institutions, good governance, and respect for human rights.
INL combines forces with other USG and international agencies and takes a regional approach to widespread problems. INL also encourages more developed governments to take responsibility as equal partners in global efforts to support critical country and global programs that combat transnational crime, disrupt illicit trafficking, and build their capacities to extend their reach of justice under the rule of law. The Bureau’s priority programs support three inter-related objectives:
- Building Criminal Justice Systems: Institutionalize rule of law by supporting and assisting in capacity building of host nation justice, law enforcement, and corrections institutions, promote human rights and diversity, protect vulnerable groups, and collaborate with multilateral and international partners to establish global standards and accountability mechanisms;
- Counter-Narcotics: Disrupt the overseas production and trafficking of illicit drugs through targeted counter-narcotics and institution-building assistance and coordination with foreign nations and international organizations, and;
- Transnational Crime: Minimize the impact of transnational crime and criminal networks in the U.S. and its allies to oppose and counter corruption; wildlife crimes; cybercrime; intellectual property rights (IPR) fraud; transnational organized crime; environmental crime; crimes that threaten civilian security; and activities using the proceeds of crime.
Funding Information
INL expects to award one (1) grant agreement based on this NOFO. The anticipated total federal funding amount is not to exceed $2,500,000. The period of performance is two (2) year(s) with an anticipated start date of August 2021. INL may award up to three (3) additional years contingent on INL priorities, good performance of the recipient, and funding availability.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this NOFO is limited to:
- 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 in Central African Republic and meet INL’s reporting requirements. Organizations must also be able to demonstrate current (or pending) country registration in Nigeria, if required by the country of project implementation.
- Must have demonstrated experience implementing similar capacity building programs in sub-Saharan Africa. 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.
- Must have demonstrated experience implementing similar capacity building programs within a common and civil law system. 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 English, and where appropriate Arabic. 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 mobilize in a short period of time.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332426
