Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0008175
The Western Hemisphere Regional Anticorruption Project (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0008175) is a U.S. Department of State opportunity administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). Offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Law, Justice, and Legal Services activity category (CFDA 19.703), the grant is designed to strengthen how anticorruption knowledge, tools, and practical support are delivered across the Western Hemisphere. The core idea is to build and provide regional, on-demand capacity that can be applied broadly across multiple countries rather than being limited to a single location or one-off effort.
Substantively, the project focuses on expanding regional access to actionable information about corruption and improving INL's ability to respond quickly and effectively through interventions that can be scaled and adapted. The solicitation highlights three example intervention types: judicial vetting (supporting processes that help assess integrity and suitability within the justice sector), country corruption scorecards (structured assessments that can help compare risks, track trends, and guide policy or programming decisions), and training and technical assistance (hands-on support to improve skills, systems, and operational practices). Taken together, these elements point to a program intended to help governments and justice-sector stakeholders identify corruption vulnerabilities, strengthen institutional safeguards, and apply consistent standards and methodologies across the region.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity had an award ceiling of $1,214,927 and anticipated making two awards, indicating the Department expected to support a small number of implementers capable of operating at a regional level. The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2021, with an original closing date of July 23, 2021. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the solicitation directing applicants to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice, which typically clarifies what types of organizations or entities are permitted to apply (for example, certain nonprofits, educational institutions, or other qualified implementers, depending on the specific terms).
Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at building a flexible regional platform for anticorruption support in the Western Hemisphere, combining analytical tools (like scorecards), integrity-focused justice-sector measures (like judicial vetting), and practical capacity-building (training and technical assistance) to help INL and regional partners respond to corruption challenges with consistent, ready-to-deploy approaches.Apply for SFOP0008175
- 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 "Western Hemisphere Regional Anticorruption Project" 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 Jun 03, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2021. (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 $1,214,927.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Western Hemisphere Regional Anticorruption Project (SFOP0008175)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is called the Western Hemisphere Regional Anticorruption Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SFOP0008175.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State funding opportunity.
Which bureau is administering the opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The solicitation describes the award as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Law, Justice, and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA/assistance listing number?
The CFDA number listed is 19.703.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen how anticorruption knowledge, tools, and practical support are delivered across the Western Hemisphere by building and providing regional, on-demand capacity that can be applied broadly across multiple countries.
Is the project intended to focus on one country or multiple countries?
Based on the description, the core idea is regional support that can be applied across multiple countries rather than being limited to a single location or a one-off effort.
What does "regional, on-demand capacity" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this solicitation, it refers to having capabilities and support mechanisms that can be deployed when needed and adapted for different country contexts across the region, with the aim of enabling quick and effective responses to corruption challenges.
What substantive focus areas are highlighted in the solicitation?
The project focuses on expanding regional access to actionable information about corruption and improving INL's ability to respond quickly and effectively through interventions that can be scaled and adapted.
What example intervention types are mentioned?
The solicitation highlights three example intervention types: judicial vetting, country corruption scorecards, and training and technical assistance.
What is meant by "judicial vetting" in this opportunity?
Judicial vetting is described as supporting processes that help assess integrity and suitability within the justice sector.
What are "country corruption scorecards" as referenced here?
They are described as structured assessments that can help compare risks, track trends, and guide policy or programming decisions.
What kinds of support are included under "training and technical assistance"?
The solicitation frames this as hands-on support to improve skills, systems, and operational practices.
What outcomes does the opportunity appear to be aiming for?
Taken together, the elements described point to helping governments and justice-sector stakeholders identify corruption vulnerabilities, strengthen institutional safeguards, and apply consistent standards and methodologies across the Western Hemisphere.
How much funding is available per award?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,214,927.
How many awards were anticipated?
The Department anticipated making two awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2021.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 23, 2021.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." The solicitation directs applicants to consult the additional eligibility language in the full notice for specifics on what types of organizations or entities are permitted to apply.
Does the description specify which types of organizations fall under "Others"?
No. It indicates that the full notice typically clarifies eligible entity types (for example, certain nonprofits, educational institutions, or other qualified implementers), depending on the specific terms.
Is this opportunity focused on analysis, implementation, or both?
Based on the description, it includes both analytical tools (such as scorecards), integrity-focused measures in the justice sector (such as judicial vetting), and practical capacity-building (training and technical assistance).
What makes this program different from a single, one-off anticorruption activity?
The solicitation emphasizes building a flexible regional platform that can deliver consistent, ready-to-deploy approaches and that can be scaled and adapted across multiple countries.
What does the opportunity say about INL's operational needs?
It highlights improving INL's ability to respond quickly and effectively, using interventions that are scalable and adaptable for the region.
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