Opportunity Information: Apply for INL24SOI0018 CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs" (Funding Opportunity Number: INL24SOI0018 CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS). The program is focused on Ukraine and is intended to strengthen the ability of Ukrainian civil society organizations to participate more effectively in anti-corruption reforms and broader accountability efforts. Rather than immediately requesting a full application package, INL is first soliciting a Statement of Interest (SOI), which signals that the initial phase is designed to identify capable organizations and strong program concepts before moving forward in the process.
This opportunity supports efforts that help civil society groups function as "watchdogs" by improving their capacity to engage with reform processes, monitor public integrity issues, and contribute to accountability mechanisms. While the public description is brief, the framing clearly places the emphasis on practical capacity building for Ukrainian organizations working in the anti-corruption space, including strengthening their ability to participate in and influence reform initiatives and to carry out oversight-oriented activities that promote transparency and accountability.
Eligible applicants include a range of nonprofit and educational entities, both in the United States and overseas. Specifically, eligible organizations are U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, U.S.-based educational institutions that hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, overseas-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, and overseas-based private or state educational institutions. This mix of eligible applicants suggests INL is open to proposals from experienced implementers, academic institutions, and international organizations that can provide training, technical assistance, coalition-building support, or other forms of institutional strengthening tailored to Ukrainian civil society needs.
The opportunity has an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and anticipates making approximately five awards, indicating a relatively sizable investment with multiple recipients expected. The CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with the program is 19.703, and the funding instrument type is listed as "Other," with the funding activity category also listed as "Other," which can sometimes indicate flexible program structuring depending on INL's requirements. The original closing date for submissions was January 30, 2024, and the opportunity was created on December 14, 2023.Apply for INL24SOI0018 CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS
- The Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs" 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 2023-12-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-30. (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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs (INL24SOI0018)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) titled "Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs." The Funding Opportunity Number is INL24SOI0018 (CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS).
2) What is the main goal of the program?
The program is intended to strengthen the ability of Ukrainian civil society organizations to participate more effectively in anti-corruption reforms and broader accountability efforts.
3) What country or region is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Ukraine, with an emphasis on strengthening Ukrainian civil society organizations.
4) What kinds of activities does the opportunity support?
Based on the description provided, the opportunity supports practical capacity-building efforts that help civil society groups act as "watchdogs." This includes improving their capacity to engage with reform processes, monitor public integrity issues, and contribute to accountability mechanisms that promote transparency and accountability.
5) What does "civil society watchdogs" mean in this context?
In this opportunity, "watchdogs" refers to civil society organizations that play an oversight-oriented role. The focus is on strengthening their ability to monitor integrity issues, engage in reform initiatives, and support accountability efforts.
6) Is INL requesting a full application right away?
No. INL is first soliciting a Statement of Interest (SOI). The SOI is used to identify capable organizations and strong program concepts before INL moves forward in the process.
7) What is a Statement of Interest (SOI) for this opportunity?
The SOI is an initial submission that signals interest and presents a program concept. It is part of an initial phase intended to surface qualified applicants and strong ideas prior to any later stage that may request a full application package.
8) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S.-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- U.S.-based educational institutions with IRS 501(c)(3) status
- Overseas-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Overseas-based private or state educational institutions
9) Can overseas organizations apply?
Yes. Overseas-based nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, as well as overseas-based private or state educational institutions, are listed as eligible applicants.
10) Can U.S. educational institutions apply?
Yes, U.S.-based educational institutions are eligible if they hold 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
11) What types of organizations does INL appear to be looking for?
The eligible applicant mix suggests INL is open to proposals from experienced implementers, academic institutions, and international organizations that can deliver capacity-building support tailored to Ukrainian civil society needs (for example, training, technical assistance, and coalition-building support).
12) What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $5,000,000.
13) How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL anticipates making approximately five awards.
14) What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number?
The CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this program is 19.703.
15) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as "Other."
16) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is also listed as "Other."
17) What does it mean that the instrument type and activity category are listed as "Other"?
The provided description indicates that "Other" can sometimes signal flexible program structuring depending on INL's requirements, though no additional specifics are included in the information provided.
18) When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on December 14, 2023.
19) What was the original submission deadline?
The original closing date for submissions was January 30, 2024.
20) Is this opportunity specifically about anti-corruption?
Yes. The program framing explicitly emphasizes anti-corruption reforms and broader accountability efforts, with support aimed at strengthening civil society engagement and oversight related to integrity and reform processes.
21) Does the description indicate specific project components that are required?
No. The public description is brief and does not list required components. It emphasizes capacity building for Ukrainian civil society organizations to engage in reforms, monitor integrity issues, and contribute to accountability mechanisms.
22) What is the official opportunity title and identifier?
Title: "Building Capacity of Civil Society Watchdogs"
Funding Opportunity Number: INL24SOI0018 (CIVILSOCIETYWATCHDOGS)
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