Programs to Support Legal Socialization Reform in Georgia | INL17CA0042 INLEAGEORGIA 06092017

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The grant opportunity titled "Programs to Support Legal Socialization Reform in Georgia" (Funding Opportunity Number INL17CA0042) is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) competitive, discretionary funding opportunity aimed at strengthening Georgia's approach to juvenile justice through prevention-focused, community-based interventions. The core purpose is to help Georgian communities reduce juvenile delinquency by expanding social justice activities for youth, working in coordination with the Georgian Police, and reinforcing a broader culture shift across law enforcement, courts, and communities toward restorative justice principles. In practice, the opportunity is looking for an organization that can operate credibly in this space and help move the system away from purely punitive responses and toward models that emphasize accountability, repair of harm, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

The award would be made as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the funder expects meaningful involvement and coordination during implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction. The program falls under the "Law, Justice and Legal Services" activity category and is associated with CFDA 19.703. INL anticipated making a single award, with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $250,000. The opportunity was posted June 9, 2017, with an original application deadline of July 8, 2017. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants consult the opportunity's additional eligibility language for the precise list of permitted organization types.

Substantively, INL is seeking a recipient that can prioritize attention to as many program objectives as possible, with special preference given to creative and non-traditional methods. That emphasis suggests INL was not only interested in standard training workshops or awareness campaigns, but also in practical, youth-centered approaches that can demonstrate real community engagement and measurable change. Examples of what typically aligns with the described intent include restorative justice circles or conferencing, victim-offender mediation models where appropriate, community service and diversion options that keep youth out of formal detention pathways, structured mentorship and pro-social programming, and school- or community-based initiatives that reduce risk factors while increasing protective factors for youth. The grant description also underscores that these activities should be carried out in coordination with the Georgian Police, indicating that police partnership is not optional but a central feature of the program design.

A key expectation is that the applicant will build on existing alliances with police, judicial bodies, and other relevant institutions so that community-based alternative justice programs can be adopted sustainably and expanded over time. In other words, the program is not meant to function as a temporary stand-alone project; it is intended to strengthen and scale models that already show promise in Georgia, embed them in local systems, and improve the likelihood that best practices in alternative juvenile justice continue after the grant ends. The opportunity frames this as supporting the "sustainable adoption and expansion" of current best models and practices, which signals that applicants should be prepared to map existing initiatives, demonstrate an understanding of what is already working, and propose a strategy that institutional partners can realistically continue.

Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in juvenile delinquency prevention and legal socialization reform in Georgia, combining community-driven youth programming with system-facing work that encourages police and courts to integrate restorative justice elements. The strongest proposals would likely be those that present a clear, practical implementation plan; show credible coordination mechanisms with police and justice-sector partners; and use innovative approaches to shift attitudes and behaviors in the juvenile justice ecosystem while producing durable local ownership and long-term continuity.

• 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 "Programs to Support Legal Socialization Reform in Georgia" 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 09, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 08, 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 $250,000.00 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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