Macedonia Defense Bar Program

Post Date

June 10th 2011

Application Due Date

June 30th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

INL-11-GR-0006-EUR-06102011

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Law, Justice and Legal Services

Number of Awards

10

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Award Range:

  $200000 - $280000

Grant Description

The United States Government represented by the Department of States Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office for Europe and Asia, (INL/EA) directs and oversees foreign assistance programs aimed at criminal justice reform in Macedonia. INL/EA provides support for law enforcement training and development as well as a range of assistance and capacity building for prosecutors and judges in Macedonia. In an effort to complement existing USG and international donor efforts to develop the rule of law in Macedonia, INL/EA seeks applications from qualified U.S., Macedonian, and international non-governmental organizations for a program aimed at improving citizens access to justice by increasing the capacity of the defense bar. INL/EA plans to award a cooperative agreement to a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that will focus its efforts on supporting the defense attorneys on implementing the new Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). This program will complement ongoing INL programs implemented by the Department of Justice International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP) and the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial, Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT). The goal of this project is to empower the Macedonian defense bar to make opening statements, conduct examinations, and make closing arguments that effectively weave together the laws under the new code and evidence. As Macedonia╔к_s CPC goes into effect in 2012, the defense bar will have increased responsibilities for gathering and challenging evidence. INLs support for a defense bar program that trains the defense bar in argument and case preparation will bolster accountability and public confidence in Macedonias rule of law institutions. This is intended as a one year project. There is some possibility of continued funding based upon performance and availability of funds. (PLEASE NOTE: Applicants that have questions regarding this request should forward them to the point of contact listed in the announcement no later than 5pm on June 23, 2011. Questions and answers will be posted on grants.gov in a separate document.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of State

• Office:

  International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair

• Agency Contact:

  Cheryl Price
  Grants Management Specialist
  Phone 202-776-8743

• Agency Mailing Address:

  DoS

• Agency Email Address:

  PriceCH@state.gov