Strengthening Philippine Maritime Legal Units
Agency: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Assistance Listings: 19.703 -- Criminal Justice Systems
Last Updated: May 20, 2026
Description
This project will support the development of sustainable maritime legal capacity within the Philippine Office of the Solicitor General (OSG), the Department of Justice (DOJ), and other relevant agencies. Through technical training, legal advisory support, interagency coordination, and professional exchanges, the initiative aims to strengthen institutional expertise in maritime law, UNCLOS, arbitration, litigation strategy, and maritime case development. The project will support establishment of long-term training and knowledge-transfer mechanisms, including a multiyear training roadmap, Training-of-Trainers...
framework, and development of maritime legal reference materials. By building durable, in-house maritime legal expertise and strengthening rules-based approaches to maritime legal issues, the initiative supports regional stability, lawful commerce, and partner self-reliance in the Indo-Pacific.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
For the full list of eligible applicants, please refer to Section C: Eligibility Information, in the NOFO Announcement added to the attachment section.
Grantor contact information
Description
HilburgE1@state.gov, HortaMa@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthening_Maritime_Legal_Unit-Philippines_OFOP0002785.pdf | Full Announcement (PDF) | May 20, 2026 03:43 PM UTC |
| FY2026_v.1_Open-Source_Templates_Grants.gov.zip | INL's Application Forms and Templates | May 20, 2026 01:32 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: July 20, 2026
Award
$2,500,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$2,500,000
Award Minimum
$2,500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
OFOP0002785
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Law justice and legal services
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
May 20, 2026
Archive date:
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