SFOP0008169: INL International Accreditation and Certification
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 2021.
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $90,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 23, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 25, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$90,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 25, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 23, 2021 |
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)
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; Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);Foreign-based educational institutions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Criminal Justice Systems awards averaged $412,973; this notice allows up to $150,000 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
To conduct an analysis identifying key competencies in law enforcement, criminal defense, prosecution, the judiciary, and corrections that are essential for a holistic approach to criminal justice reform, but which lack commonly accepted standards for accreditation and credentialing at the international level and provide recommendations on how such standards can or should be developed and applied in support of U.S. foreign assistance efforts. The final product will encompass a report explaining the methodology employed, the research conducted, findings and analysis with recommendations on how to proceed, given all currently available information, to establishing and utilizing an INL-specific international accreditation and/or certification process for the various criminal justice sectors. It will also include comprehensive appendices and matrices for comparative evaluation by INL criminal justice subject matter experts.
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 SFOP0008169 still open?
No. It closed on July 23, 2021.
Who can apply for INL International Accreditation and Certification?
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 INL International Accreditation and Certification?
Closed July 23, 2021. 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 $150,000 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.