This grant from the U.S. Department of State aims to enhance the independence of Malaysia’s judiciary. It focuses on reforming the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) to reduce political interference and enhance transparency. With an allocation of up to $200,000 in FY 2018 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds, the project will provide a roadmap for judicial reform, supporting Malaysia’s efforts towards greater accountability and transparency in the legal system. Closing date for applications is Jul 24, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 316396
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SFOP0005917 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Strengthening the Independence of Malaysia’s Judiciary |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Law, Justice and Legal Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.703 — Criminal Justice Systems |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 24, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $150,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | U.S. based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or educational institutions having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or private/state educational institutions. See complete eligibility criteria in the NOFO document. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Description: | This project will support the increased independence of Malaysia’s judiciary. In line with the Malaysian government’s stated efforts to improve accountability and transparency, the project will provide a roadmap and create momentum for the reform of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) in order to better insulate it from political interference, among other reform measures. To support these goals, particularly as they relate to strengthening the independence of the judiciary, the U.S. Department of State has allocated up to $200,000 in FY 2018 International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
gillerslj@state.gov
Email:- |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 316396 Full Announcement-NOFO – Malaysia -> NOFO Malaysia Judicial Reform – FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | gillerslj@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.703 | PKG00251358 | May 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
316396 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
316396 SF424A-1.0.pdf
316396 SF424B-1.1.pdf
316396 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
316396 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
316396 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
316396 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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