# Empowering Defense Attorneys, Strengthening Investigative Journalism and Support to the New Constitution Implementation in Uzbekistan

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ofop0001414-empowering-defense-attorneys-strengthening-investigative/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/354372

> Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | OFOP0001414 |
| Agency | Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 17, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.703 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Please see section C - Eligibility, in the NOFO Full announcement.

## What the grant funds

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the US Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out several projects supporting rule of law and justice sector reforms intended to enhance the timely delivery of justice for citizens of UzbekistanThe INL Empowering Defense Attorneys Initiative is an 18 month, USD500 000 project with a main goal of strengthening the professional capacities, independence, and role of defense attorneys in UzbekistanThe INL Investigative Journalism to Combat Corruption is a 18 month USD500 000 project aimed at supporting and strengthening the role of investigative journalism in promoting transparency, accountability, and uncovering systemic corruption as well as addressing existing gaps in journalism educationThe INL Supporting New Constitution Implementation is a 18 month USD500 000 project aiming to facilitate the effective implementation and integration of the reformed constitutional framework into Uzbekistan's legal, administrative, and societal structures

## Questions people ask

### Is OFOP0001414 still open?

No. It closed on July 17, 2024.

### Who can apply for Empowering Defense Attorneys, Strengthening Investigative Journalism and Support to the New Constitution Implementation in Uzbekistan?

Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Empowering Defense Attorneys, Strengthening Investigative Journalism and Support to the New Constitution Implementation in Uzbekistan?

Closed July 17, 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 $1.5 million each. About $1.5 million in total across about 3 awards.

### 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.