Opportunity Information: Apply for 2023 FY19 INLCE INLPODGORICA
The CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro opportunity is a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant administered through the U.S. Mission to Montenegro under the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It is framed around INL's broader public safety and national security mission, which focuses on keeping Americans safe by addressing crime, illegal drugs, corruption, and instability overseas. The logic behind the program is that strengthening partners abroad in areas like rule of law and anti-corruption directly reduces the space in which transnational criminal networks operate, weakens illicit financial flows, and improves the resilience of democratic institutions.
This funding opportunity sits in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area (CFDA 19.703) and is offered as a grant. The program is designed to support projects that align with INL's three strategic goals: first, disrupting and reducing illicit drug markets and transnational crime to protect U.S. lives and national security; second, combating corruption and illicit financing in order to reinforce democratic institutions, advance rule of law, and reduce the enablers that allow transnational crime to thrive; and third, strengthening criminal justice systems so partner countries can operate in a stable, rights-respecting way. While the title emphasizes corruption in Montenegro, the scope reflects a connected set of priorities where anti-corruption efforts are treated as integral to countering organized crime and improving justice-sector performance.
In terms of funding structure, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of USD 150,000 and anticipates making up to four awards. The notice was created on March 8, 2023, with an original application deadline of May 8, 2023. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility section of the official announcement. Overall, the grant is meant for implementers capable of delivering practical, outcomes-oriented programming that advances anti-corruption, anti-crime, and justice-sector strengthening objectives in Montenegro in line with U.S. foreign assistance and rule-of-law priorities.Apply for 2023 FY19 INLCE INLPODGORICA
- The Department of State, 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 Mar 08, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 08, 2023. (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 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs: CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro (U.S. Department of State / INL)
1) What is the "CLEAR Corruption from Montenegro" opportunity?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, administered through the U.S. Mission to Montenegro under the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). The program is positioned within INL's broader public safety and national security mission focused on addressing crime, illegal drugs, corruption, and instability overseas.
2) Which U.S. government office is administering this grant?
The grant is administered through the U.S. Mission to Montenegro under the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
3) What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a grant.
4) Is this a discretionary or formula grant?
This is described as a discretionary U.S. Department of State grant.
5) What is the program activity area and CFDA number?
The opportunity sits in the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity area and is listed under CFDA 19.703.
6) What is the overall purpose of this program?
The program is intended to support projects that strengthen rule of law and anti-corruption efforts in ways that reduce the space for transnational criminal networks to operate, weaken illicit financial flows, and improve the resilience of democratic institutions. While the title emphasizes corruption in Montenegro, the program scope connects anti-corruption to countering organized crime and improving justice-sector performance.
7) How does this opportunity connect to U.S. national security and public safety objectives?
The program is framed around the idea that strengthening partners abroad to address crime, illegal drugs, corruption, and instability helps keep Americans safe by reducing transnational criminal activity and illicit financial flows and by improving stability and institutional resilience.
8) What strategic goals must proposed projects align with?
Projects are designed to align with INL's three strategic goals: (1) disrupting and reducing illicit drug markets and transnational crime to protect U.S. lives and national security; (2) combating corruption and illicit financing to reinforce democratic institutions, advance rule of law, and reduce enablers that allow transnational crime to thrive; and (3) strengthening criminal justice systems so partner countries can operate in a stable, rights-respecting way.
9) Is the focus only on corruption, or are other themes included?
The title highlights corruption in Montenegro, but the scope reflects connected priorities where anti-corruption is treated as integral to countering organized crime, reducing illicit financing, and strengthening criminal justice systems.
10) What country is the programming expected to focus on?
The opportunity is focused on Montenegro.
11) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of USD 150,000.
12) How many awards does the funder expect to make?
The notice anticipates making up to four awards.
13) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on March 8, 2023.
14) What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was May 8, 2023.
15) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification expected in the full eligibility section of the official announcement.
16) Where can applicants find the detailed eligibility clarification?
The description notes that further clarification is expected in the full eligibility section of the official announcement.
17) What kinds of implementers is this grant meant for?
The grant is meant for implementers capable of delivering practical, outcomes-oriented programming that advances anti-corruption, anti-crime, and justice-sector strengthening objectives in Montenegro, consistent with U.S. foreign assistance and rule-of-law priorities.
18) What does "outcomes-oriented programming" imply in this context?
Based on the description, it implies practical programming with clear, deliverable results that support anti-corruption, counter-crime, and criminal justice strengthening goals. (Specific outcome definitions, indicators, or reporting requirements are not provided in the summary.)
19) Does the summary provide specific project activities or allowable costs?
No specific activities, cost categories, or budget rules are listed in the provided summary. Those details would typically be in the official announcement.
20) Does the summary describe matching or cost-share requirements?
No cost-share or match requirement is mentioned in the information provided.
21) Does the opportunity specify a project period or performance duration?
No project period or performance duration is stated in the information provided.
22) Does the summary indicate how applications will be evaluated?
No evaluation criteria or selection process details are included in the provided information.
23) Is the opportunity limited to a certain sector or field?
It is categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services and is tied to INL priorities spanning anti-corruption, countering transnational crime and illicit drug markets, combating illicit financing, and strengthening criminal justice systems.
24) How does anti-corruption work relate to countering transnational crime in this program?
The program logic presented is that strengthening rule of law and anti-corruption reduces the operating space for transnational criminal networks, weakens illicit financial flows, and improves resilience of democratic institutions, making it harder for organized crime to thrive.
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