CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro | 2024 FY21 INCLE INLPODGORICA

Opportunity Information: Apply for 2024 FY21 INCLE INLPODGORICA

The "CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro" grant opportunity is a discretionary U.S. government funding program administered by the U.S. Mission to Montenegro under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It sits within INL's broader overseas security and rule-of-law assistance work, which is designed to protect U.S. interests by reducing the impact of transnational crime, illegal drug markets, corruption, and instability abroad. In practical terms, the opportunity is framed around strengthening democratic governance and public integrity in Montenegro by supporting credible local actors who can help expose, prevent, and reduce corruption and related illicit financing that enable organized crime and weaken institutions.

The program is grounded in INL's three strategic goals, which provide the policy logic for what kinds of activities are likely to be competitive. First, INL seeks to disrupt and reduce illicit drug markets and transnational crime, recognizing that these threats do not stay within borders and can affect U.S. national security and public safety. Second, it prioritizes combating corruption and illicit financing because corruption undermines democratic institutions, erodes the rule of law, and creates space for criminal networks to operate. Third, INL aims to strengthen criminal justice systems so partner countries can address crime in a stable, rights-respecting way. While the grant title and focus emphasize corruption, the description signals that proposals can align with corruption prevention and accountability while also reinforcing rule-of-law systems and reducing the enablers of transnational crime.

Eligibility is limited to Montenegrin not-for-profit organizations. The notice explicitly calls out think tanks, civil society and non-governmental organizations, and professional associations, as well as other not-for-profit entities, provided they have a proven track record of trustworthiness. That emphasis suggests the funder is looking for organizations with demonstrated integrity, sound governance, and the capacity to responsibly manage U.S. government funds and deliver measurable results. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services, indicating the work is expected to support legal and institutional integrity outcomes rather than, for example, purely humanitarian or infrastructure goals.

Key funding details indicate a maximum award size (award ceiling) of $250,000, with an expectation of up to four awards. The opportunity is listed under CFDA number 19.703, associated with Department of State foreign assistance programming. The funding opportunity number is "2024 FY21 INCLE INLPODGORICA," tying it to INL's International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement (INCLE) account programming administered through the U.S. Mission in Podgorica. The opportunity was created on March 28, 2024, and the original application closing date was May 28, 2024, which implies a time-limited competition window and the need for applicants to plan around U.S. federal grant compliance requirements and proposal timelines.

Overall, this grant is best understood as targeted support for Montenegro-based, non-profit organizations to design and implement anti-corruption and rule-of-law initiatives that reduce the conditions that allow corruption, illicit financing, and transnational criminal networks to thrive. Applicants would typically be expected to propose activities that are credible, evidence-informed, and aligned with INL's strategic objectives, while demonstrating strong organizational integrity and the ability to manage grant funds responsibly.

• The U.S. Mission to Montenegro in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro" 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 2024-03-28.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-28. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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