Building the Capacity of the CT Court Tribunals Administration and Security | DFOP0013435

Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0013435

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of the CT Court Tribunals Administration and Security" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0013435). The purpose of this grant is to support practical, on-the-ground assistance that strengthens the ability of counterterrorism courts in the Philippines to function safely and effectively. At its core, the program is designed to help these courts operate more smoothly, manage terrorism-related cases more efficiently, and improve security for court facilities, with the broader goal of enabling terrorism cases to be tried and adjudicated more quickly and reliably.

This opportunity focuses on court administration, case management, and facility security as the main capacity gaps to be addressed. In practice, that means supporting improvements that help court systems handle terrorism-related matters in a timely way without sacrificing due process or safety. The grant envisions assistance that makes it easier for courts to run day-to-day operations, track and manage complex case workflows, and protect judges, staff, witnesses, and the public within court environments where terrorism-related proceedings can create heightened risk. While the notice does not list specific activities, the emphasis clearly points toward building institutional readiness and operational resilience so the courts can handle sensitive counterterrorism cases with fewer delays and fewer security vulnerabilities.

The award is structured as a grant under the funding activity category of Law, Justice and Legal Services, with CFDA number 19.701. The Bureau of Counterterrorism expects to make one award, with a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of $1,071,534. This indicates a single, relatively sizable project intended to deliver a cohesive package of capacity-building support rather than multiple smaller, fragmented efforts.

Eligibility is broad and includes several types of organizations that commonly implement rule-of-law and justice-sector programming. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations such as think tanks and civil society or non-governmental organizations, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations (PIOs), and governmental institutions. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary, meaning applications will be competitively reviewed and selected based on merit and alignment with program goals rather than being allocated by formula.

Key administrative details include an original closing date of June 3, 2024, and a creation date of April 2, 2024. Overall, this grant opportunity is aimed at improving the operational performance and security posture of Philippines counterterrorism courts so they can more effectively process and resolve terrorism-related cases, helping the justice system respond faster while operating in a safer and more controlled court setting.

• The Bureau of Counterterrorism in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building the Capacity of the CT Court Tribunals Administration and Security" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.701.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-04-02.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-03. (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 $1,071,534.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Others.

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