U.S. Mission to Afghanistan

Description

The Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement (CDROLLE) at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is pleased to announce that CDROLLE is currently accepting applications for the CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program. CDROLLE invites Afghan organizations to submit applications for funding for projects that will strengthen the rule of law in Afghanistan. Purpose of the Program: The CDROLLE Access to Justice Small Grants Program will fund projects that improve access to the formal Afghan justice system; build capacity in both formal and informal justice sectors; increase the participation of civil society organizations (CSOs) in advancing the rule of law and access to justice, in particular with respect to vulnerable populations such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), detainees, women, minority groups, juveniles, and victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking; and that increase the public's legal awareness and ability to assert their legal rights.

Who can apply

• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Kerry OBrien <br/>Legal Grants Programs Manager or <br/>Mayada Shakkour <br/>Legal Advisor <br/>
CDROLLEGrants@state.gov