Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 17GR0058 AMEWESTBANK JLA 07262017
The West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project is a discretionary grant opportunity released by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), focused on expanding meaningful access to justice in the West Bank. The program is designed to complement ongoing U.S. government and other international donor efforts that support the rule of law, with a specific emphasis on ensuring that indigent individuals, especially members of vulnerable populations, can obtain legal aid services. In practical terms, the opportunity centers on building up legal aid capacity across multiple Palestinian provinces by establishing new services where gaps exist and strengthening and sustaining existing legal aid mechanisms so they can continue operating beyond the life of the grant.
The grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations that can deliver or support legal services in a way that improves access to justice for people who otherwise cannot afford representation or guidance. The core objective is to increase the availability, quality, and durability of legal aid services, which can include direct legal assistance and broader service strengthening that helps legal aid providers operate effectively and consistently over time. By targeting vulnerable groups, the program signals an intent to prioritize communities that face heightened barriers in navigating legal systems, whether due to poverty, social marginalization, geographic access issues, or other structural challenges.
Administratively, this opportunity is offered as a grant under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services and is associated with CFDA number 19.703. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. federal 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). INL anticipated making a single award under this solicitation, with an award ceiling of $2,700,000. The funding opportunity was created on July 26, 2017, and the original application deadline was September 26, 2017. The official opportunity identifiers are Funding Opportunity Number INL-17GR0058-AMEWESTBANK-JLA-07262017 and the title West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project.
Overall, the opportunity reflects a targeted rule-of-law investment: it is not simply about short-term legal representation, but about building systems and institutional capacity for legal aid in the West Bank that can reliably serve low-income individuals and vulnerable populations across several provinces.Apply for INL 17GR0058 AMEWESTBANK JLA 07262017
- 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 "West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid 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 Jul 26, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 26, 2017. (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 $2,700,000.00 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project
What is the West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project?
The West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). It focuses on expanding meaningful access to justice in the West Bank by strengthening legal aid services for people who cannot afford legal representation or guidance.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
This opportunity targets gaps in access to justice, especially for indigent individuals and members of vulnerable populations. The project aims to reduce barriers that prevent people from navigating legal systems due to poverty, marginalization, geographic access challenges, or other structural obstacles.
What is the main objective of the program?
The core objective is to increase the availability, quality, and durability of legal aid services in the West Bank. The program is designed not only to provide legal help in the short term, but also to strengthen systems and institutional capacity so legal aid mechanisms can continue beyond the grant period.
What kinds of activities or services does the grant support?
Supported activities can include direct legal assistance to eligible individuals and broader service strengthening efforts that help legal aid providers operate effectively and consistently over time. The opportunity emphasizes both expanding services where gaps exist and strengthening and sustaining existing legal aid mechanisms.
Who is the program intended to benefit?
The program prioritizes indigent individuals, particularly members of vulnerable populations in the West Bank. The focus signals an intent to reach people facing heightened barriers to accessing justice.
What geographic area does the project cover?
The project is focused on the West Bank and emphasizes building legal aid capacity across multiple Palestinian provinces by establishing new services where there are gaps and reinforcing existing legal aid structures.
How does this project relate to other rule-of-law programs?
The grant is intended to complement ongoing U.S. government and other international donor efforts that support the rule of law. It is positioned as an added, reinforcing investment rather than a standalone effort operating in isolation.
What funding mechanism is being used for this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a grant and is categorized under the funding activity area of Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number for this funding opportunity is 19.703.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with U.S. federal 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility under this opportunity.
How many awards did INL anticipate making?
INL anticipated making a single award under this solicitation.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling for this opportunity is $2,700,000.
When was the funding opportunity created?
The funding opportunity was created on July 26, 2017.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 26, 2017.
What is the official Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The official Funding Opportunity Number is INL-17GR0058-AMEWESTBANK-JLA-07262017.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The official title is West Bank Access to Justice Legal Aid Project.
Is this grant only about providing short-term legal representation?
No. The opportunity reflects a targeted rule-of-law investment aimed at building systems and institutional capacity for legal aid. While direct legal assistance may be part of the work, the stated emphasis includes strengthening and sustaining mechanisms so services remain reliable after the grant ends.
Does the opportunity emphasize starting new legal aid services or improving existing ones?
It emphasizes both. The project seeks to establish new services where gaps exist and to strengthen and sustain existing legal aid mechanisms across multiple provinces.
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