Opportunity Information: Apply for INL17CA0032 INLAMELIBERIA JUSTICE 050917
The Support to the Liberian Justice Sector grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number INL17CA0032) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) cooperative agreement intended to strengthen how Liberia's courts function in practice. The central aim is to improve court administration and courtroom procedures by building the skills of the people who keep the justice system running day to day. The project focuses on making court operations more consistent and professional, with an emphasis on transparency, efficiency, and a reliable application of established procedures across the judiciary.
A major part of the effort targets capacity-building for public defenders and other core judicial support personnel, including court clerks, court reporters, jury management officers, and bailiffs. The opportunity is framed around practical improvements: helping these roles follow uniform processes, improving the quality and reliability of court records and reporting, strengthening jury management practices, and supporting courtroom order and proper case handling. By upgrading skills and standardizing procedures, the project is designed to reduce administrative bottlenecks and uneven practices that can undermine fairness and public confidence in the courts.
Another key goal is reinforcing due process in line with the Liberian Constitution, especially protections related to the rights of the accused. The opportunity highlights strengthening the judiciary's ability to deliver effective due process, which in real terms can involve better-prepared defense services, clearer and more consistent court documentation, improved adherence to procedural rules, and more accountable court management. Overall, the project is about making the judiciary better equipped to manage cases in a way that is predictable, timely, and transparent, while safeguarding constitutional rights.
This was a discretionary funding opportunity under CFDA 19.703, offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funder expects substantial involvement in project direction or oversight compared with a standard grant. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $2,500,000. It was posted on May 9, 2017, with an original closing date of July 10, 2017.
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit categories). In practical terms, this eligibility setup would allow universities and experienced nonprofit implementers to propose training, technical assistance, court administration support, and related capacity-building activities aligned with the judiciary-focused objectives described in the announcement.Apply for INL17CA0032 INLAMELIBERIA JUSTICE 050917
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support to the Liberian Justice Sector" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 09, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Support to the Liberian Justice Sector" funding opportunity?
It is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) cooperative agreement opportunity aimed at strengthening how Liberia's courts function in day-to-day practice, with a strong focus on court administration and courtroom procedures.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL17CA0032.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the main goal of the project?
The central aim is to improve court administration and courtroom procedures in Liberia by building the skills of personnel who support the justice system and by promoting more consistent, professional, transparent, and efficient court operations across the judiciary.
What kinds of improvements does the opportunity emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes practical improvements such as standardizing procedures, improving the quality and reliability of court records and reporting, strengthening jury management, reducing administrative bottlenecks, and supporting more consistent case handling and courtroom order.
Who are the primary target participants or beneficiaries for capacity-building?
The project targets capacity-building for public defenders and other core judicial support personnel, including court clerks, court reporters, jury management officers, and bailiffs.
Why are public defenders specifically mentioned?
Public defenders are highlighted as part of reinforcing due process protections, particularly rights of the accused, by strengthening defense services and improving the judiciary's ability to deliver effective due process in line with the Liberian Constitution.
How does this opportunity relate to due process and constitutional rights?
A key goal is reinforcing due process consistent with the Liberian Constitution, especially protections related to the rights of the accused. This can involve better-prepared defense services, clearer and more consistent documentation, improved adherence to procedural rules, and more accountable court management.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates the funder expects substantial involvement in project direction or oversight compared with a standard grant.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 19.703.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $2,500,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 9, 2017.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 10, 2017.
What types of organizations were eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they were not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit categories).
Are both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. The eligibility language included nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status, subject to the condition that they are not applying as institutions of higher education under the nonprofit categories.
Can universities apply?
Yes. Public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of activities could an eligible applicant propose under this opportunity?
Based on the stated objectives and eligibility framing, applicants could propose efforts such as training and capacity-building for public defenders and court support staff, technical assistance related to court administration, support to improve courtroom procedures, and activities designed to standardize and professionalize court operations.
What court operations are specifically mentioned as areas for strengthening?
Examples mentioned include uniform processes for key court roles, improved court records and reporting, stronger jury management practices, and support for courtroom order and proper case handling.
What broader outcomes is the project trying to support?
The project is designed to make the judiciary better equipped to manage cases in a predictable, timely, and transparent way, while safeguarding constitutional rights and improving public confidence by reducing uneven practices and administrative bottlenecks.
Is the opportunity focused on Liberia?
Yes. The project focus is the Liberian justice sector and strengthening how Liberia's courts function in practice.
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