The Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is offering the CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program. This grant is for Afghan organizations to fund projects aimed at strengthening the rule of law in Afghanistan. Specifically, it seeks to improve access to the formal Afghan justice system and build capacity within both formal and informal justice sectors. The program also endeavors to increase the participation of civil society organizations in advancing rule of law and access to justice, particularly for vulnerable populations including Internally Displaced Persons, detainees, women, minority groups, juveniles, and victims of exploitation. Furthermore, it aims to enhance public legal awareness and their ability to assert legal rights.
Opportunity ID: 213933
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SCAKAB-13-AW-001-SCA-01052012 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants 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: | 19.700 — General Department of State Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 05, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Afghanistan |
| Description: | The Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is pleased to announce that CDROLLE is currently accepting applications for the CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program. CDROLLE invites Afghan organizations to submit applications for funding for projects that will strengthen the rule of law in Afghanistan.
Purpose of the Program: The CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program will fund projects that improve access to the formal Afghan justice system; build capacity in both formal and informal justice sectors; increase the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advancing the rule of law and access to justice, in particular with respect to vulnerable populations such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority groups, juveniles, and victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking; and that increase the public’s legal awareness and ability to assert their legal rights. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kerry OBrien
Legal Grants Programs Manager or Mayada Shakkour Legal Advisor Email:CDROLLEGrants@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 213933 Full Announcement-1 -> cdrolle rfa final.pdf
Folder 213933 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kerry OBrien Legal Grants Programs Manager or Mayada Shakkour Legal Advisor Email: CDROLLEGrants@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.700 | PKG00158610 | Jan 05, 2013 | Feb 16, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
213933 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf