Opportunity Information: Apply for INL22CA0064 AME DRC SECURITYPROF 072122
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) is offering a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Security Force Professionalization Assistance to Congolese National Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" (Funding Opportunity Number INL22CA0064). The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning INL expects to remain actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds with minimal oversight. The total funding available is up to $1,000,000, with INL anticipating making one award.
The core purpose of the project is to strengthen accountability within the Congolese National Police (Police Nationale Congolaise, PNC) by building the effectiveness of the Inspection Generale of the Congolese National Police (IGPNC), which is the internal police oversight body in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The opportunity is framed around deterring police abuse and misconduct by improving how allegations are handled, investigated, documented, and followed through. In practical terms, INL is looking for a program that helps the IGPNC develop stronger systems and skills to investigate complaints against police personnel, track cases over time, and use that information to improve integrity and discipline within the force.
A major focus is capacity-building for investigations and case management. This includes improving the IGPNC's ability to receive allegations of misconduct, conduct credible investigations, and maintain organized records that allow leadership and oversight partners to see patterns, monitor progress, and reduce opportunities for complaints to be ignored or lost. By emphasizing both investigation and tracking, the opportunity signals an interest not only in training individuals, but also in strengthening the underlying processes and tools that make accountability consistent and sustainable.
Alongside the internal accountability component, the project also aims to promote professional policing standards within the PNC, specifically guidelines tied to human rights and rule of law-centered policing. This suggests activities that socialize and reinforce policing norms such as proportionality in use of force, lawful arrest and detention procedures, respectful treatment of the public, and adherence to due process. The intent is to reduce abuse by ensuring officers understand expectations and by aligning daily practices with established guidance and legal frameworks.
Administratively, the opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category (CFDA/Assistance Listing 19.703). The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement. The funding opportunity was posted on July 21, 2022, with an original application deadline of September 21, 2022, and it is designed as a single-award competition.
Overall, this grant is aimed at improving police professionalism and accountability in the DRC by strengthening the IGPNC as a functioning internal oversight institution and reinforcing human-rights-based policing standards among PNC officers. The expected end result is a stronger deterrent to misconduct, more credible investigation of abuse allegations, better tracking and management of cases, and broader adoption of rule-of-law policing practices within the national police force.Apply for INL22CA0064 AME DRC SECURITYPROF 072122
- 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 "Security Force Professionalization Assistance to Congolese National Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo" 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 21, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 2022. (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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Security Force Professionalization Assistance to Congolese National Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL22CA0064.
Which U.S. government office is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means INL expects to remain actively involved during implementation, rather than providing funds with minimal oversight.
How much funding is available?
Total funding available is up to $1,000,000.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL anticipates making one award under this opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to strengthen accountability within the Congolese National Police (Police Nationale Congolaise, PNC) by building the effectiveness of the Inspection Generale of the Congolese National Police (IGPNC), the internal police oversight body in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Who is the primary institutional focus of the capacity-building work?
The primary focus is the IGPNC (Inspection Generale of the Congolese National Police), which is responsible for internal oversight and accountability.
What problem is this program trying to address?
The program is framed around deterring police abuse and misconduct by improving how allegations are handled, investigated, documented, and followed through within the PNC accountability system.
What kinds of outcomes is the grant trying to achieve related to police misconduct?
The expected outcomes include more credible investigation of abuse allegations, stronger deterrence of misconduct, improved tracking and management of cases, and fewer opportunities for complaints to be ignored or lost.
What does the opportunity emphasize: training individuals, systems improvement, or both?
Both. The opportunity signals an interest not only in training individuals, but also in strengthening the underlying processes and tools that make accountability consistent and sustainable.
What accountability functions is the IGPNC expected to strengthen under this grant?
The opportunity highlights strengthening the IGPNC's ability to receive allegations of misconduct, conduct credible investigations, and maintain organized records that support case tracking and oversight.
What does "case management" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the announcement description, case management refers to keeping organized records and tracking complaints and investigations over time so leadership and oversight partners can monitor progress, identify patterns, and reduce the risk that complaints are lost or ignored.
How does the opportunity describe improving investigations?
It focuses on building the skills and systems needed for credible investigations of complaints against police personnel, including how allegations are handled, investigated, documented, and followed through.
Is the program limited to internal accountability, or does it also address broader policing standards?
It addresses both. Alongside internal accountability work through the IGPNC, the project also aims to promote professional policing standards within the PNC.
What professional standards are highlighted?
The opportunity specifically references guidelines tied to human rights and rule-of-law-centered policing.
What does "human-rights-based, rule-of-law policing" imply for program content?
The description suggests reinforcing policing norms such as proportionality in use of force, lawful arrest and detention procedures, respectful treatment of the public, and adherence to due process.
What country and police institution does this opportunity focus on?
The work is focused in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and targets the Congolese National Police (PNC), with a particular emphasis on strengthening its internal oversight body, the IGPNC.
What is the funding activity category and Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The opportunity falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services funding activity category, with Assistance Listing (CFDA) 19.703.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility category is listed as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2022.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 21, 2022.
Is this a multi-award or single-award competition?
It is designed as a single-award competition.
What does it mean that INL will be "actively involved" during implementation?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates INL expects ongoing involvement during implementation rather than simply providing funding with minimal oversight.
What is the overall theory of change described in the opportunity?
The opportunity links stronger IGPNC investigative and case-tracking capacity with improved accountability, which in turn is expected to deter misconduct. In parallel, promoting professional, human-rights-based policing standards across the PNC is intended to reduce abuse by reinforcing expectations and aligning daily practices with rule-of-law guidance.
What are the key end results INL is seeking?
The expected end results include a stronger deterrent to misconduct, more credible investigation of abuse allegations, better tracking and management of cases, and broader adoption of rule-of-law policing practices within the national police force.
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