Opportunity Information: Apply for INL23GR0040 EAMOLDOVA CRIMJUS 050223

The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), offered a discretionary grant opportunity focused on strengthening anticorruption and justice reform efforts in the Republic of Moldova by boosting civil society oversight of the justice system. The program, titled "Mobilizing Civil Society to Monitor, Analyze and Report on Selective Justice in the Republic of Moldova, and Promote Civil Society Engagement in Vetting Processes" (Funding Opportunity Number INL23GR0040 EAMOLDOVA CRIMJUS 050223), is designed to help Moldovan civic actors identify, document, and communicate patterns of selective justice, particularly in high-level corruption matters and politically sensitive cases, while also encouraging public participation and scrutiny of justice-sector vetting efforts.

At its core, the grant aims to improve the integrity and efficiency of Moldova's justice system and the performance of state institutions responsible for investigating and adjudicating major corruption and sensitive political cases. A key theme is "selective justice," meaning situations where the legal system is perceived to be applied unevenly, such as targeting certain individuals while shielding others, or using prosecutions and investigations for political ends. The opportunity emphasizes building a clearer public understanding of how selective justice manifests, why it matters, and which institutions or officials are involved when it occurs. By supporting monitoring and analysis, the program seeks to produce credible reporting and evidence-based public discussion that can reinforce accountability and reform.

Another major goal is strengthening Moldovan civil society itself by catalyzing more consistent, organized civic activism around justice-sector integrity. The grant is meant to help civil society become more capable and confident in monitoring the justice system, reporting on abuses, and advocating for fair and transparent processes. This includes encouraging meaningful civil society engagement in vetting processes, which typically refer to structured reviews of judges, prosecutors, or other justice officials to assess integrity, professionalism, and potential corruption risks. The intent is to ensure vetting is not merely a closed government exercise, but something that benefits from independent observation, informed public input, and external pressure for rigor and fairness.

The opportunity was open to qualified non-governmental, non-profit organizations, including both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based NGOs. Eligible applicants included nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases). The funding instrument was a grant under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category (CFDA 19.703). INL anticipated making a single award, with a maximum award size (ceiling) of $500,000. The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2023, with an original application deadline of July 3, 2023.

In practical terms, a successful project under this solicitation would be expected to combine elements like systematic monitoring of justice-sector actions, careful analysis of trends in politically sensitive prosecutions and high-level corruption cases, and public-facing reporting that improves citizen awareness and supports reform-oriented accountability. Just as important, it would likely prioritize building coalitions and capacities within civil society so that local organizations and watchdogs can sustain oversight beyond the life of the grant, particularly in the context of vetting and broader institutional reform efforts.

  • 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 "Mobilizing Civil Society to Monitor, Analyze and Report on Selective Justice in the Republic of Moldova, and Promote Civil Society Engagement in Vetting Processes" 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 May 02, 2023.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 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 $500,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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