Funding-Limited Submission – U.S. Department of State – Programs to Support Legal Socialization Reform in Armenia and Georgia; March 5, 2013

The Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) announces an open competition for assistance awards in Georgia and Armenia. Organizations may submit grant proposals for programs that encourage legal socialization reform. The announcement is for the solicitation of two awards totaling up to $550,000. Country awards are as follows:

• Georgia (up to $300,000) to reduce juvenile delinquency and bring about a fundamental shift within the police, courts
• Armenia (and up to $250,000) to support Armenian communities in preventing juvenile delinquency through social justice activities for Armenian youth in coordination with the Armenian Police, and bringing about a fundamental shift of thinking within the police, courts, and community towards restorative justice elements.

Cost Sharing:  Cost sharing is strongly encouraged but not required.

Limited Submission:  Applicants can submit one proposal for each of the two countries, or one proposal for one country.

See the complete solicitation for additional details and requirements: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=222613

Internal Notification:  Due to the organizational limits for this RFP, interested applicants must notify the Proposal Development Office (PDO@uky.edu or 257-2861) of intent to apply by Tuesday, March 5, 2013.

If cost sharing will be offered, include an estimated budget with match and potential sources of funding for that match. Note:  Because of ongoing commitments, the Office of the Vice President for Research is unable to provide matching funds.

Deadline: The Department of State deadline is March 18, 2013.