OFOP0001651: Strengthening Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia
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 $2.0 million (at least $1.5 million) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on December 13, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 12, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.0 million
- Award floor$1.5 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 13, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 12, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having 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)
Please see Section C - Eligibility in the attached NOFO details
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $2.0 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 for both the Georgia Bar Association (GBA) and Legal Aid Services (LAS) to provide advocacy, training, and on-going professional development for defense attorneys. With acquired skills provided from the applicant, the GBA and LAS will provide direct training to defense attorneys to develop their skills and increase their knowledge to better serve their clients in criminal cases. Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms requires effective access to legal services by an independent and fully functioning legal profession that provides due process without fear of harassment or intimidation.
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 OFOP0001651 still open?
No. It closed on December 13, 2024.
Who can apply for Strengthening Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia?
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 Strengthening Rule of Law and Criminal Defense Services in Georgia?
Closed December 13, 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 $2.0 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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