Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0009918
The U.S. Department of State, Office of Global Criminal Justice (GCJ) posted a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Support for Transitional Justice in The Gambia and Liberia" (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0009918) to back practical, on-the-ground efforts that strengthen ongoing transitional justice processes in The Gambia, Liberia, or in work spanning both countries. The core purpose is to provide specialized assistance that helps domestic systems address atrocity crimes in a credible and effective way, while also fitting into a broader, more holistic national transitional justice strategy rather than isolated, one-off interventions.
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the government expects substantial involvement during implementation, such as coordination on workplans, deliverables, and oversight of key activities. The award ceiling is listed at $2,500,000. It was created on June 23, 2023, with an original closing date of July 24, 2023. The listing is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.990 and is categorized under "Other" for the funding activity category, reflecting that the work crosses multiple technical areas (justice sector development, accountability, capacity building, and specialized legal and investigative support).
Programmatically, GCJ is looking for proposals that directly address common challenges domestic transitional justice efforts face when dealing with atrocities, especially where national institutions may be building capacity while also responding to public expectations for accountability. A central theme is strengthening skills and systems related to comparative transitional justice (learning from other countries experiences) and the application of international legal frameworks, including international human rights law, international criminal law, and international humanitarian law. In practice, this can include helping local actors understand legal standards for atrocity crime investigations and prosecutions, how those standards translate into domestic legal processes, and how to avoid gaps that can undermine cases later in court.
A major emphasis is on the technical side of evidence: collecting, documenting, and preserving information in a way that meets recognized "chain of custody" standards. That focus signals that GCJ wants projects that do more than general training or awareness raising; it is prioritizing assistance that improves the integrity and usability of evidence for potential judicial proceedings. This can involve building or refining protocols for handling physical, digital, documentary, and testimonial evidence; training personnel in documentation methods; improving secure storage and recordkeeping; and ensuring that evidence management practices hold up to scrutiny in domestic courts or other accountability mechanisms.
The opportunity also supports activities that educate and strengthen the capacity of a wide range of stakeholders involved in transitional justice and accountability efforts. While judges, prosecutors, and investigators are explicitly mentioned, the scope is broader and includes civil society organizations as well, recognizing that civil society often plays a key role in documentation, victim engagement, outreach, and public trust. The training and technical support are expected to be geared toward best practices in transitional justice, with particular attention to the investigation and prosecution of individuals alleged to be responsible for atrocities. In other words, the goal is to help build the practical ability to move from truth-seeking and documentation toward case-ready accountability processes where appropriate, supported by sound legal reasoning and reliable evidence handling.
Eligibility is not specified in the excerpt beyond "Others" with a note to consult the full eligibility section, which commonly indicates that eligibility may include certain types of organizations (such as nonprofits, NGOs, educational institutions, or other entities) depending on the full notice. Overall, the grant is aimed at strengthening domestic accountability architecture in The Gambia and/or Liberia by combining legal capacity building, specialized technical assistance, and evidence integrity measures that can support credible transitional justice outcomes over time.Apply for SFOP0009918
- The Department of State, Office of Global Criminal Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Support for Transitional Justice in The Gambia and Liberia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.990.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 23, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 24, 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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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