Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 17CA0064 WHPCOSTARICA GBV 09172017
The grant opportunity titled "Building Capacity in Police Forces, Local Governments and Communities in Gender Based Violence" is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). INL positions this work as part of the State Department's broader response to transnational criminal activity, with a focus on strengthening criminal justice systems, reducing the flow of illegal narcotics, and limiting transnational crime. Within that larger mission, this particular opportunity targets prevention of victimization among vulnerable populations by improving how local institutions and communities understand, prevent, and respond to domestic and gender-based violence.
The program is centered on Costa Rica and is designed to push progress in 15 cantons by building practical, on-the-ground capacity across three main groups: police forces, local governments, and community security actors. The core idea is to create a Capacity Enhancement Program focused on domestic violence prevention, while also increasing awareness among vulnerable populations and improving assistance for victims. In practice, that implies training and institutional strengthening for first responders and local officials, better coordination between government and community-based stakeholders, and community-level outreach that helps people recognize abuse, understand reporting pathways, and access services. The emphasis is not only on enforcement, but also on prevention and victim support systems that reduce harm and improve safety.
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per award and an expectation of up to three awards. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 19.704. Eligible applicants include a fairly wide range of organizations that could plausibly deliver training, technical assistance, and community programming: public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). The opportunity was created on September 18, 2017, with an original closing date of October 31, 2017, and it is identified by the funding opportunity number INL 17CA0064 WHPCOSTARICA GBV 09172017.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a targeted capacity-building and prevention initiative. It aims to strengthen local systems that address domestic and gender-based violence by improving professional skills and protocols within police and local government, expanding community awareness among vulnerable groups, and reinforcing victim assistance pathways across multiple cantons in Costa Rica, consistent with INL's broader international crime and justice assistance mission.Apply for INL 17CA0064 WHPCOSTARICA GBV 09172017
- The Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Capacity in Police Forces, Local Governments and Communities in Gender Based Violence" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.704.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 18, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 31, 2017. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Building Capacity in Police Forces, Local Governments and Communities in Gender Based Violence."
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is INL's broader mission context for this program?
INL describes this work as part of the State Department's broader response to transnational criminal activity, with an emphasis on strengthening criminal justice systems, reducing the flow of illegal narcotics, and limiting transnational crime.
What is the main purpose of this specific program?
This program focuses on preventing victimization among vulnerable populations by improving how local institutions and communities understand, prevent, and respond to domestic and gender-based violence. It emphasizes capacity-building, prevention, and victim support.
Where will the program take place?
The program is centered on Costa Rica.
How many locations within Costa Rica are targeted?
The program is designed to push progress in 15 cantons.
Who is the program intended to strengthen or support?
The initiative aims to build practical, on-the-ground capacity across three main groups: police forces, local governments, and community security actors.
What kind of program is expected to be created or implemented?
The opportunity calls for a Capacity Enhancement Program focused on domestic violence prevention, paired with efforts to increase awareness among vulnerable populations and improve assistance for victims.
What are examples of the activities this grant is meant to support?
Based on the description, supported activities include training and institutional strengthening for first responders and local officials, improving coordination between government and community-based stakeholders, and community-level outreach that helps people recognize abuse, understand reporting pathways, and access services.
Is the program focused only on law enforcement?
No. While police forces are a key target group, the program also emphasizes prevention and victim support systems, and it explicitly includes local governments and community security actors.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
Funding is provided through a grant mechanism as a discretionary funding program.
What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $150,000 per award.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of up to three awards.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA number 19.704.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Are nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status eligible?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on September 18, 2017.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was October 31, 2017.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL 17CA0064 WHPCOSTARICA GBV 09172017.
What is the overall approach of the program?
The opportunity is described as a targeted capacity-building and prevention initiative. It aims to strengthen local systems that address domestic and gender-based violence by improving professional skills and protocols within police and local government, expanding community awareness among vulnerable groups, and reinforcing victim assistance pathways across multiple cantons in Costa Rica.
How does the program expect to improve outcomes for victims?
The description emphasizes improving assistance for victims by reinforcing victim support pathways and ensuring people understand reporting pathways and how to access services, alongside improved institutional response capabilities.
What kinds of stakeholders are expected to coordinate under this program?
The opportunity highlights better coordination between government stakeholders (such as police and local officials) and community-based stakeholders, including community security actors involved in local prevention and response efforts.
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