This grant, announced by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is for the purpose of significantly building the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations. Through an open competition, organizations are invited to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) to implement programs focused on strengthening engagement in anti-corruption reforms and accountability efforts across Ukraine. The initiative aims to empower these civil society watchdogs, enabling them to play a more effective role in promoting transparency, good governance, and the rule of law. This funding opportunity seeks to bolster Ukraine’s resilience against corruption by fostering robust local oversight mechanisms. The deadline for submitting proposals for this vital program is January 30, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351485
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | INL24SOI0018-CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Other |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 19.703 – Criminal Justice Systems |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.703 — Criminal Justice Systems |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
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) • U.S.-based educational institutions having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS • Overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs) • Overseas-based private/state educational institutions |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Description: |
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit a statement of interest (SOI) to carry out a program to build the capacity of Ukrainian civil society organizations to engage in anti-corruption reforms and accountability efforts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Katie Bresnahan (BresnahanKA@state.gov)
Email:BresnahanKA@state.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351485 Full Announcement-Statement of Interest -> Statement of Interest – Civil Society Watchdogs_v2.pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> Q&A-INL24SOI0018-CivilSocietyWatchdogs.pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> Q&A-INL24SOI0018-CivilSocietyWatchdogs_v3.pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> Q&A-INL24SOI0018-CivilSocietyWatchdogs_v2.pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424s -> Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1 (exp – Feb 2025).pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424s -> SF424A-BUDGET INFORMATION – Non-Construction Programs (exp- Feb 2025).pdf
Folder 351485 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424s -> SF424-Application for Federal Assistance (exp – Feb 2026).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Katie Bresnahan (BresnahanKA@state.gov) Email: BresnahanKA@state.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.703 | PKG00284169 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351485 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351485 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351485 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351485 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351485 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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