INL22APS0055-WHPELSAL-RCEP-060822: Recidivism Reduction and Community Engagement Program (R-CEP)
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 2022.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $700,000 (at least $150,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 8, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$700,000
- Award floor$150,000
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 8, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 31, 2023 |
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 Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO: • Applicants must have demonstrated experience implementing similar projects, preferably in the target country or region. INL reserves the right to request additional background information on organizations that do not have previous experience administering similar programs and/or federal grant awards. • Applicants must have the ability to produce documents (e.g., trainings materials, reports), deliver training, and conduct evaluations in Spanish and English. The applicant’s staff should be proficient in English in order to fulfill reporting requirements. • Applicants must have existing, or the capacity to develop, active partnerships with stakeholders in order to successfully carry out the proposed program.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $700,000 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 (INL) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out justice alternative sentencing and restorative justice projects with relevant partners, including civil society organizations in El Salvador. INL looks to address reducing recidivism rates with criminal offenders. Specifically, INL aims to improve community security through judicial practices to reduce juvenile recidivism.
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 INL22APS0055-WHPELSAL-RCEP-060822 still open?
No. It closed on May 1, 2023.
Who can apply for Recidivism Reduction and Community Engagement Program (R-CEP)?
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 Recidivism Reduction and Community Engagement Program (R-CEP)?
Closed May 1, 2023. 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 $700,000 each.
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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