Opportunity Information: Apply for INL18CA0022 INLC DEVELOPARMENIA 03232018
The Corruption and Human Rights Curriculum Development in Armenia opportunity is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) grant aimed at strengthening legal professional training in Armenia. The project focuses on supporting the Armenian School of Advocates in creating and improving curriculum and course content for both newly admitted advocates and practicing advocates who need continuing legal education. The subject matter priorities are anti-corruption, human rights, and alternatives to pretrial detention, reflecting a broader rule-of-law objective of improving legal practice standards and reinforcing rights-respecting justice sector processes.
This funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient should expect an active partnership with the U.S. government during implementation rather than operating entirely independently. The agency is seeking an organization that can demonstrate credible experience and capacity in curriculum design, legal training, and ideally justice-sector reform programming. While eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement, the intent is to attract qualified implementers capable of delivering specialized, practical training materials and programming in a professional legal education environment.
INL signals several clear selection preferences. Proposals are expected to be results-oriented, showing concrete deliverables and measurable outcomes rather than general intentions. Sustainability is emphasized, so applicants should be prepared to explain how the curriculum and training capacity will remain useful after the grant ends, such as through institutionalization at the School of Advocates, training-of-trainers models, or durable course materials that can be updated and reused. Strong program evaluation mechanisms are also highlighted, indicating that INL wants applicants to include clear performance indicators, baseline and endline assessment approaches where appropriate, and practical monitoring plans that can demonstrate whether the curriculum development and training efforts actually improve knowledge, skills, and professional practice.
The total funding amount available for this program is up to USD 200,000, with an expectation of a single award. The opportunity was created on March 23, 2018, with an original application deadline of May 23, 2018. It is associated with CFDA number 19.703 and falls under the funding activity category of Law, Justice, and Legal Services. Although the announcement references FY 2015 INCLE funding as the source of funds allocated for this work, the solicitation itself was issued in 2018 under funding opportunity number INL18CA0022.
In practical terms, an awardee under this opportunity would likely be responsible for working closely with the Armenian School of Advocates to assess training needs, design or update course syllabi, develop instructor and participant materials, and ensure the content reflects international standards and effective practice in areas like corruption prevention and prosecution, human rights protections in legal proceedings, and the use of pretrial alternatives consistent with due process principles. The overall goal is to help strengthen the quality and consistency of advocate training in Armenia in ways that support accountability, protect individual rights, and improve justice-sector outcomes.Apply for INL18CA0022 INLC DEVELOPARMENIA 03232018
- 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 "Corruption and Human Rights Curriculum Development in Armenia" 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 Mar 23, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 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 $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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What is the "Corruption and Human Rights Curriculum Development in Armenia" grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State grant from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) focused on strengthening legal professional training in Armenia by supporting curriculum and course content development for the Armenian School of Advocates.
Which U.S. government office is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the main goal of this project?
The goal is to improve the quality and consistency of advocate training in Armenia by creating and improving practical legal education materials and programming that support accountability, protect rights, and strengthen justice-sector outcomes.
Who is the primary local partner or beneficiary?
The project is intended to support the Armenian School of Advocates, including training for newly admitted advocates and continuing legal education for practicing advocates.
Who is the training intended for?
The curriculum and course content are intended for (1) newly admitted advocates and (2) practicing advocates who require continuing legal education.
What topics are prioritized under this opportunity?
The subject matter priorities are anti-corruption, human rights, and alternatives to pretrial detention, aligned with broader rule-of-law objectives and rights-respecting justice sector processes.
What does "alternatives to pretrial detention" mean in the context of this program?
In this opportunity, it refers to developing curriculum and training content on the use of pretrial alternatives that are consistent with due process principles, rather than relying on detention as the default approach before trial.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project will be implemented?
A cooperative agreement implies the recipient should expect active partnership with the U.S. government during implementation, rather than operating entirely independently.
How much funding is available?
Total funding is available up to USD 200,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
What kinds of organizations is INL looking for?
INL is seeking an organization that can demonstrate credible experience and capacity in curriculum design and legal training, and ideally has experience in justice-sector reform programming.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The stated intent is to attract qualified implementers capable of delivering specialized, practical training materials and programming for a professional legal education environment.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL18CA0022.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 19.703.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 23, 2018.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 23, 2018.
What funding source is referenced in the announcement?
The announcement references FY 2015 INCLE funding as the source of funds allocated for the work, even though the solicitation itself was issued in 2018.
What kinds of activities would an awardee likely be responsible for?
Based on the description, an awardee would likely work closely with the Armenian School of Advocates to assess training needs, design or update course syllabi, develop instructor and participant materials, and ensure the content reflects international standards and effective practice.
What kinds of deliverables does INL appear to expect?
INL signals a preference for results-oriented proposals with concrete deliverables and measurable outcomes, such as updated curricula, course content, and durable training materials that can be used and refreshed over time.
How important are monitoring and evaluation in this opportunity?
Monitoring and evaluation are highlighted as a priority. Applicants are expected to include clear performance indicators, practical monitoring plans, and (where appropriate) baseline and endline assessment approaches to show whether the training improves knowledge, skills, and professional practice.
What does INL mean by "sustainability" for this grant?
Sustainability is emphasized as keeping the curriculum and training capacity useful after the grant ends. Examples mentioned include institutionalizing materials at the School of Advocates, using training-of-trainers models, and producing course materials that can be updated and reused.
How does this project relate to broader rule-of-law goals?
The project is framed as supporting rule-of-law objectives by improving legal practice standards and reinforcing rights-respecting justice sector processes, with a focus on anti-corruption, human rights, and due process-oriented pretrial practices.
What kind of approach is implied for the curriculum content?
The description emphasizes specialized, practical training materials and content aligned with international standards and effective legal practice in the priority areas.
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