INL24CA0080-AMENIGERIA-LAWDETENTION-0607: Strengthening Nigeria Police Force’s Lawful Detention Procedures
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 2024.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $400,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 5, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 7, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$400,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 5, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 4, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
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 or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code;•Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $500,000 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 the “Strengthening Nigeria Police Force Lawful Detention Procedures” project. This project will promote the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF’s) adherence to the legal provisions provided for in Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the Nigeria Police Act 2020 as it concerns detention of persons. This will enhance transparency, accountability, due process, and protection of human rights within the police detention system.
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 INL24CA0080-AMENIGERIA-LAWDETENTION-0607 still open?
No. It closed on August 5, 2024.
Who can apply for Strengthening Nigeria Police Force’s Lawful Detention Procedures?
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 Nigeria Police Force’s Lawful Detention Procedures?
Closed August 5, 2024. 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 $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.
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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