The United States Embassy in Podgorica is offering grants of up to $50,000 to local NGOs, media, and other organizations in Montenegro to engage citizens in criminal justice reform. The aim is to support the country’s transition to a more effective and transparent system through activities such as watchdog initiatives, advocacy, research, and public education. Applicants should have expertise in the criminal justice field and strong organizational capacities. The program seeks to empower Montenegrin citizens to actively participate in shaping a reformed criminal justice system. Closing date for applications is November 5, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 297149
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | INL17GR0063-INLEAMONTENEGRO09062017 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CRIMINAL JUSTICE CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAM |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.703 — Criminal Justice Systems |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 06, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 05, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 05, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity Eligibility Section |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Description: | The United States Embassy in Podgorica supports specific projects and initiatives that facilitate the engagement of Montenegrin citizens in criminal justice reform efforts through grant awards up to $50,000. The main goal of the program is to help Montenegro transition to a more effective and transparent criminal justice system by engaging citizens in the process through watchdog and monitoring activities, advocacy and policy-making, research, and public education. Grants are awarded to local non-governmental organizations (NGOs), media, or other organizations that have a proven track record in the criminal justice field and good organizational capacities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lourdes Stein
Program Analyst Phone 202 776 8774 Email:steinlf@state.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 4. Logic Model (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 5. M&E Plan (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 6. Pre Award Risk Assessment.pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 2. Budget (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 3. INL SOW Guidance Document.pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 7. Risk Analysis Program (SAMPLE).pdf
Folder 297149 Full Announcement-NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY -> 1. NOFO – INL Montenegro Criminal Justice Civil Society Program.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lourdes Stein Program Analyst Phone 202 776 8774 Email: steinlf@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.703 | INL17GR0063-INLEAMONTENEGRO09062017 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE CIVIL SOCIETY PROGRAM | PKG00234593 | Sep 06, 2017 | Nov 05, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
297149 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
297149 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
297149 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
297149 SF424A-1.0.pdf
297149 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
297149 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
297149 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf