Closed · BFPOL-NOFO-21-002 · CFDA 19.225 · Other

Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$100K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
September 1, 2021
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense is a closed other listing from U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso that offered $100,000 -- $100,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.225
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense - is cataloged under number BFPOL-NOFO-21-002 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.225, posted by U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on August 12, 2021. The funding category is Other, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $100,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 1 award. If the agency funds the expected 1 award from the $100,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on September 1, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$100,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

September 1, 2021

Posted

August 12, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$100,000

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

.The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen and promote the rule of law and facilitate a stable criminal justice system in Burkina Faso by bolstering the capacity of existing bar and legal aid associations to provide advocacy, training, and on-going professional development for defense attorneys. Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms requires effective access to legal services by an independent and fully functioning legal profession that provides due process without fear of harassment or intimidation. Priority Region: N/A Program Objectives: Improve Access to Legal Counsel Facilitate engagement of independent legal advocates or non-governmental organizations offering legal aid support; Promote data collection regarding pretrial representation and case outcomes; Establish mechanisms to support the enforcement of the provision of legal counsel for indigent defendants based on international and regional best practices; Provide ongoing training to legal assistance providers in providing quality defense counsel; Increase access to prisoner/detainee information for families, independent legal advocates, and non-governmental organizations; and Provide funding to support the provision of legal counsel for indigent defendants. Build the capacity of the Burkinabe bar associations to provide continuing professional development and learning education opportunities. Build the capacity of the Burkinabe bar associations to advocate for defense attorneys subject to harassment; support the independence of the judiciary and the right of defense lawyers to practice their profession without interference. Participants and Audiences: Applicants should identify target stakeholders, target participants, specific demographics, and the region(s) in which the project will be implemented. It is particularly important to specify the approximate number of beneficiaries to be directly and indirectly impacted by project activities. B. FEDERAL AWARD INFORMATION Length of performance period: 12 months Number of awards anticipated: 1 award (dependent on amounts) Total available funding: $100,000 Type of Funding: FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) Anticipated program start date: September 15, 2021 This notice is subject to availability of funding. Funding Instrument Type: Grant Program Performance Period: Proposed programs should be completed in 12 months or less. The Department of State will entertain applications for continuation grants funded under these awards beyond the initial budget period on a non-competitive basis subject to availability of funds, satisfactory progress of the program, and a determination that continued funding would be in the best interest of the U.S. Department of State.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 12. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou of the U.S. Department of State Grantor Phone 0022625495300

Key Dates

Posted August 12, 2021
Close Date September 1, 2021
Archive Date October 1, 2021
Last Updated August 12, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Strengthening Rule of Law in Criminal Defense", offered by U.S. Mission to Burkina Faso. It is associated with CFDA program 19.225. .The U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen and promote the rule of law an...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on September 1, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $100,000. Total estimated funding: $100,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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