Opportunity Information: Apply for INL23CA0011 WHPGUATEMALA ROLJS 012623
This grant opportunity, titled "Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases," is a U.S. Department of State initiative administered through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and implemented via the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala. It is structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government anticipates playing an active role alongside the award recipient in guiding the project. The program focuses on law, justice, and legal services and is designed to strengthen Guatemala's criminal justice system by improving the practical use of forensic science in investigations and prosecutions.
The core purpose of the project is to support Guatemala's National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) in expanding and improving its ability to deliver timely, reliable, and court-usable forensic services, with a specific emphasis on its Computer Forensics Laboratory. In plain terms, the grant aims to help INACIF process, analyze, and present digital and computer-based evidence more effectively so that prosecutors and courts can use that evidence to move cases forward, secure convictions where appropriate, and disrupt or dismantle organized criminal structures. The framing of the objective highlights both operational performance (timeliness and effectiveness) and downstream justice outcomes (stronger judicial processes and convictions).
Funding is capped at up to $1,000,000 for a single anticipated award, indicating that the competition is likely intended to select one organization capable of delivering a focused, national-level capacity-building effort rather than spreading smaller awards across multiple recipients. The opportunity number is INL23CA0011 (WHPGUATEMALA ROLJS 012623), and it was posted on January 26, 2023, with an original application deadline of March 27, 2023. The CFDA/Assistance Listing number associated with this funding is 19.703, which corresponds to Department of State foreign assistance programming administered under INL authorities.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the full details referenced in the notice section for additional eligibility clarification. In practice, opportunities with this label often allow applications from a range of non-federal entities such as non-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and potentially for-profit entities, depending on the specific restrictions in the eligibility text. Because this is a cooperative agreement tied to rule of law and forensic capacity in Guatemala, competitive applicants would typically be expected to show experience in forensic science capacity building, digital forensics workflows, evidence handling and chain-of-custody practices, quality assurance, training and mentorship programs, and coordination with justice sector stakeholders such as prosecutors, investigators, and courts.
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at improving how scientific and digital forensic evidence is generated, managed, and used in criminal cases in Guatemala by strengthening INACIF's Computer Forensics Laboratory capabilities. The intended impact is a more effective criminal justice process in which digital evidence contributes more consistently to investigations, prosecutions, and convictions, ultimately supporting broader efforts to counter complex criminal organizations.Apply for INL23CA0011 WHPGUATEMALA ROLJS 012623
- 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 "Increase the Use of Scientific Evidence in Criminal Cases" 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 Jan 26, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 27, 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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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