INL22CA0034-AME-KENYA-COMPOLICING-040122: Strengthening Community Policing to Prevent Radicalization and Violent Extremism
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 $325,000 (at least $300,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on May 4, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 2, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$325,000
- Award floor$300,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 1, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 4, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 3, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • 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: • Have deep experience working in marginalized urban areas of Kenya. PLEASE NOTE: Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Private For-Profit Organizations are excluded from applying to this grant announcement. – If you are unsure about your eligibility status, please consult the INL POCs during the Q&A period.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $325,000 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 Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to support community police dialogues, relationship building activities, community psychosocial services, and training on alternative dispute techniques for local police in marginalized urban areas of East Nairobi. Marginalized populations in Kenya frequently cite poor relationships with the police as a key driver of violent extremism. Not only has the terrorist group al-Shabaab exploited long-standing ethnic and political grievances in Kenya to boost recruitment over the last decade, but allegations of violent police enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions, enforced disappearances, and corruption have further degraded trust between at-risk communities and the police. Pervasive distrust between these at-risk communities and the police discourages individuals to share information about violent extremism. Furthermore, use of excessive force by the police around Kenyan elections and political demonstrations has escalated tensions as the August 2022 elections approach and politicians begin to mobilize their supporters. The project aims to reduce radicalization, terrorist recruitment, and election violence by improving collaboration, trust, and reporting mechanisms between citizens and local police representatives in at-risk areas of East Nairobi.
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 INL22CA0034-AME-KENYA-COMPOLICING-040122 still open?
No. It closed on May 4, 2022.
Who can apply for Strengthening Community Policing to Prevent Radicalization and Violent Extremism?
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Strengthening Community Policing to Prevent Radicalization and Violent Extremism?
Closed May 4, 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 $325,000 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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