Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0005152
The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), announced a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Improving Transparency -- Strengthening Local Actors to Report on Crime and Corruption" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0005152). The project is focused on Nicaragua and is designed to improve transparency and public accountability by building the capacity of local organizations to more effectively track, document, and report on crime and corruption. A notable emphasis is placed on both domestic and transnational organized crime, suggesting the program is meant to strengthen reporting and analytical capabilities not only around local criminality and governance issues, but also around cross-border criminal networks and related corruption risks.
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument and falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice, and Legal Services (CFDA 19.703). In practical terms, that points to programming that supports justice-sector goals such as public integrity, rule of law, and institutional accountability, with a specific operational focus on helping local actors produce credible information and reporting about criminal and corrupt activity. While the notice does not list detailed activities in the excerpt provided, the stated purpose implies support for areas like improved data collection and verification, investigative and analytical methods, reporting tools and processes, and organizational strengthening so that local entities can consistently monitor trends and communicate findings in ways that promote oversight and transparency.
The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is listed at $900,000. The posting notes "Expected Awards: 0," which typically reflects that the number of awards was not specified at the time of posting or was left blank in the system, rather than indicating there will be no award. The opportunity was created on June 7, 2018, with an original closing date of August 6, 2018, giving applicants roughly two months to prepare and submit proposals.
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," with the notice directing applicants to consult an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section for clarification. That wording usually means eligibility may extend beyond a single standard category (such as only nonprofits or only educational institutions) and may include multiple types of qualified organizations, depending on the terms in the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity is framed as a targeted capacity-building effort intended to strengthen local civil society or other local actors in Nicaragua so they can more reliably report on crime and corruption, thereby contributing to greater transparency and accountability.Apply for SFOP0005152
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Improving Transparency -- Strengthening Local Actors to Report on Crime and Corruption" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.703.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 06, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Improving Transparency -- Strengthening Local Actors to Report on Crime and Corruption."
2) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0005152.
3) Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of State through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
4) What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
5) What is the geographic focus of the project?
The project is focused on Nicaragua.
6) What is the main purpose or goal of the project?
The purpose is to improve transparency and public accountability by building the capacity of local organizations to better track, document, and report on crime and corruption.
7) What kinds of crime are emphasized in the opportunity?
The opportunity places notable emphasis on both domestic and transnational organized crime, indicating a focus on local criminality as well as cross-border criminal networks and related corruption risks.
8) What does the opportunity mean by "strengthening local actors"?
Based on the description provided, it refers to capacity building for local organizations so they can more effectively monitor trends, produce credible information, and communicate findings related to crime and corruption.
9) What types of activities does the opportunity appear to support?
While detailed activities are not listed in the excerpt, the stated purpose implies support for areas such as improved data collection and verification, investigative and analytical methods, reporting tools and processes, and broader organizational strengthening to enable consistent monitoring and credible reporting.
10) What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
11) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.703.
12) How much funding is available per award?
The maximum potential award amount (award ceiling) is $900,000.
13) Is there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
An award floor is not provided in the information excerpt.
14) How many awards does the program expect to make?
The posting shows "Expected Awards: 0." Based on the description provided, this typically means the number of awards was not specified or was left blank in the system, rather than indicating that no award will be made.
15) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created on June 7, 2018.
16) What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date listed is August 6, 2018.
17) Approximately how long did applicants have to prepare and submit proposals?
Based on the posted dates, applicants had roughly two months between June 7, 2018 and August 6, 2018 to prepare and submit proposals.
18) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broadly indicated as "Others," and applicants are directed to consult an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section for clarification. This wording generally suggests eligibility may extend beyond a single standard category and could include multiple types of qualified organizations depending on the full announcement.
19) Does the opportunity specifically target civil society organizations?
The opportunity is framed as a capacity-building effort intended to strengthen local civil society or other local actors in Nicaragua, but the excerpt does not provide a definitive list of eligible organization types.
20) What outcomes is the project intended to support?
The project is intended to contribute to greater transparency and accountability by enabling local entities to consistently monitor crime and corruption trends and report findings in ways that promote oversight and public integrity.
21) Is the opportunity focused only on corruption, or also on crime?
It is focused on both crime and corruption, with emphasis on domestic and transnational organized crime and related corruption risks.
22) Does the excerpt include specific required deliverables or a detailed scope of work?
No. The excerpt describes the purpose and likely areas of support, but it does not list specific deliverables or a detailed activity plan.
23) Where should applicants look for precise eligibility rules?
Applicants are directed to the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section referenced in the notice for the exact eligibility requirements.
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