OFOP0001270: Strengthening Academia and Investigation of Rule of Law in Guatemala
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 2023.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $850,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on February 20, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 20, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$850,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | December 20, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 20, 2024 |
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: • Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and • Foreign-based educational institutions Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO: • Demonstrate registration and at least 5 years of experience in Guatemala; • Individual NGOs, educational institutions or consortium are eligible; and • If the application is in a consortium, it will be eligible as long as the main partner meets the experience requirement, but all partners must demonstrate registration in Guatemala.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $1.0 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 foster rule of law in Guatemala and strengthen professional development in the legal sector. The objective of the project is to bolster the justice system through research, statistical analysis, and capacity building for emerging leaders to apply jurisprudential concepts to strengthen rule of law. This project will begin in April 2024 in Guatemala.
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 OFOP0001270 still open?
No. It closed on February 20, 2024.
Who can apply for Strengthening Academia and Investigation of Rule of Law in Guatemala?
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 Strengthening Academia and Investigation of Rule of Law in Guatemala?
Closed February 20, 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 $1.0 million 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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