Open · OFOP0003144 · CFDA 19.703 · Discretionary

Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1M-$1.5M
Award range
Open
Status
15d
Days left
1
Expected awards

The verdict

Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement, offering $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000 across 1 expected award. Applications close in 15 days.

$1M-$1.5M
award range
Open
15 days left
1
expected award
19.703
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia - is cataloged under number OFOP0003144 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.703, posted by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 30, 2026 and last updated on August 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000. It expects to issue 1 award. 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. Applications close on August 25, 2026 - roughly 15 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$1,000,000 -- $1,500,000

Close Date

August 25, 2026

Posted

June 30, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The project will divert low-risk, first-time offenders to probation and community service, allowing Tunisia to focus its limited resources on high-threat criminals. Building upon previous INL support and Ministry of Justice buy in, this project will work to expand probation services to all 24 governorates through establishing probation offices in the last remaining four governorates and standardizing services nationwide; deliver training to criminal justice sector actors and community stakeholders; increase public awareness of the benefits of community service and probation for low-risk individuals; and standardize procedures, including through the use of information technology, to streamline the process.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. 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

Najar Starr (StarrND@state.gov); Stephanie Sabbath (SabbathSN@state.gov)

Key Dates

Posted June 30, 2026
Close Date August 25, 2026
Last Updated August 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia", offered by Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement. It is associated with CFDA program 19.703. The project will divert low-risk, first-time offenders to probation and community service, allowing Tunisia to focus its limited resources on high-threat criminals. Building upon previous INL support ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 25, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $1,500,000. 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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