Deadline: 25-Jul-22
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to develop and disseminate critical messaging for communities about the national “state of exception” under which tens of thousands of Salvadorans have been detained.
Objectives
- Develop messaging through fact-finding and engagement with public and nongovernment institutions that factually describes procedural realities and best practices.
- Disseminate messaging to communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable persons who could be affected by the state of exception.
Project Goal: This project will help INL strengthen El Salvador’s criminal justice system to support stable, rights-respecting partners through public engagement. The desired end state of the project is one in which communities have access to accurate information about the state of exception and a heightened awareness of judicial process and best practices interacting with the country’s security and justice institutions.
Project Vision: This project is working to share information about police and judicial activities to reduce additional trauma to the effected communities and improve judicial outcomes. Developed messaging would cover topics including what is happening, how legal processes are working, and best practices and recommendations for families. These messages would be developed with a large group of actors who can also support dissemination, such as local non-government partners and municipalities.
Funding Information
- Length of performance period: 2 months
- Anticipated program start date: August 8th , 2022
- Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
- Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000
- Total available funding: $100,000
- Type of Funding: FY19 Prison Management Funds
Activities
- Convene government and non-government stakeholders to discuss and understand the state of exception.
- Create a list of recommendations for public dissemination, identifying local government and non-government partners to assist in dissemination of information and recommendations.
- Carry out the dissemination of information.
Priority Region/Countries: El Salvador
Eligibility Criteria
- The following organizations are eligible to apply:
- U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
- U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code;
- Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
- Foreign-based educational institutions
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341377