INL22APS0013-WHPELSAL-CIVSOC-12212021: Civil Society Capacity Building to Prevent, Identify and Expose Corruption and Impunity in El Salvador
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement notices from 2021.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 15, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 21, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$150,000
- Total funding$8.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 15, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 15, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following organizations are eligible to apply:• U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);• U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code;• Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);• Foreign-based educational institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $2.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to strengthen civil society organizations in El Salvador to identify, analyze, and expose corruption and impunity. The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, looks to address the different challenges in El Salvador. Specifically, we aim to uncover corruption and impunity using civil society organizations to: ● Develop a coordinated and comprehensive anti-corruption communications strategy, ● Implement long-term civic education, ● Establish and coordinate judicial observatories, ● Strengthen legal defense and protection, and ● Serve as a repository to document corruption and impunity cases. Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis from January through October 2022 and based on the submission deadlines listed below (NO EXCEPTIONS): February 15, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST via www.grants.gov May 15, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST via www.grants.gov August 15, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST via www.grants.gov November 15, 2022 by 11:59 PM EST via www.grants.gov
Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Criminal Justice Systems (19.703) awarded $375 million across 908 grant awards, an average of $412,973 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Center for State Courts | Virginia | 36 | $146 million |
| American Bar Association | District of Columbia | 21 | $35.9 million |
| Strategic Capacity Group, Inc | Virginia | 33 | $29.4 million |
| Fundacion Para La Implementacion, Diseno, Evaluacion y Analisis de Politicas Publicas, A.C. | 1 | $12.0 million | |
| The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth | Texas | 1 | $9.9 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is INL22APS0013-WHPELSAL-CIVSOC-12212021 still open?
No. It closed on November 15, 2022.
Who can apply for Civil Society Capacity Building to Prevent, Identify and Expose Corruption and Impunity in El Salvador?
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Civil Society Capacity Building to Prevent, Identify and Expose Corruption and Impunity in El Salvador?
Closed November 15, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $8.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Criminal Justice Systems grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Center for State Courts, American Bar Association, Strategic Capacity Group, Inc. The program made 908 awards worth $375 million in that time.
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