Strengthening Nigeria Police Force’s Lawful Detention Procedures

Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement

19.703 -- Criminal Justice Systems

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out the “Strengthening Nigeria Police Force Lawful Detention Procedures” project. This project will promote the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF’s) adherence to the legal provisions provided for in Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and the Nigeria Police Act 2020 as it concerns detention of persons. This will enhance transparency, accountability, due process, and protection of human rights within the police detention system.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Additional information

The following organizations are eligible to apply:•U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);•U.S.-based educational institutions subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code or section 26 US 115 of the US 115 of the U.S. tax code;•Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs);

Grantor contact information

Description

Mark Hove Program Officer

Email

Grantor Email

hovemt1@state.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
SF424_Docs_-_Application_for_Federal_Assistance.zip	SF424 Docs - Application for Federal Assistance.zip	Jun 7, 2024 03:00 PM UTC
FY24_INL_Templates_and_Forms_for_Grants.gov.zip	FY24 INL Templates and Forms for Grants.gov.zip	Jun 7, 2024 03:00 PM UTC
INL24CA0080-AMENigeria-LawDetention_NOFO_Final.pdf	INL24CA0080-AMENigeria-LawDetention NOFO (Final).pdf	Jun 7, 2024 02:58 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: September 4, 2024

Application process

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Award

$500,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$400,000

Award Minimum

$500,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

INL24CA0080-AMENIGERIA-LAWDETENTION-0607

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Law justice and legal services

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 7, 2024

Archive date:

September 4, 2024