# Promoting Transparency and Safeguarding the Rule of Law

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0001355-promoting-transparency-and-safeguarding-the-rule-of-law/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353594

> U.S. Mission to Slovakia offered grants of up to $100,000 (at least $10,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on June 16, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0001355 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Slovakia |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 16, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $100,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.878 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Not-for-profit organizations based in the Slovak Republic, including civil society/ nongovernmental organizations and think tanks, educational institutions, and media outlets are eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Embassy in Bratislava announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to strengthen the rule of law, promote transparency, and bolster civil society in Slovakia. These projects will address critical areas, including: 1) Monitoring anticorruption progress and law enforcement efforts by evaluating advancement in anticorruption measures and supporting reforms related to conflict of interest prevention, public procurement transparency, or public interest legislation; 2) Examining ongoing efforts in judicial, prosecution service, and law enforcement reform and evaluating further reforms to enhance the judiciary’s independence and strengthen capacities to counter economic crime and corruption; 3) Increasing public sector transparency and strengthening the capacity, accountability, and independence of judges, prosecutors, investigators, and oversight institutions; 4) Empowering citizens to address corruption by strengthening public participation, enhancing whistleblower protections, and raising public awareness about corruption; 5) Promoting civil society engagement and dialogue with the government, the judiciary, and the prosecution service; 6) Strengthening anti-corruption communities at the municipal and regional level to improve public control and citizen participation; 7) Building civil society capacities and resilience to effectively serve as watchdogs and ensure their sustainable, long-term operation. More information and instructions available at the website of the U.S. Embassy Bratislava (sk.usembassy.gov, Education and Culture, Public Affairs Section Grant Opportunities).

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0001355 still open?

No. It closed on June 16, 2024. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019913, closes December 6, 2026 (29 days left).

### Who can apply for Promoting Transparency and Safeguarding the Rule of Law?

U.S. Mission to Slovakia accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Promoting Transparency and Safeguarding the Rule of Law?

Closed June 16, 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 $100,000 each.

### Who has won EUR-Other grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Organization for Security and Co-Operation in Europe, Office of the High Representative, U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation. The program made 54 awards worth $36.5 million in that time.