Opportunity Information: Apply for INL19GR0062 EABOSNIA MOCKTRIAL 073019
The grant opportunity titled "Enhancing Students' Understanding of their Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Criminal Justice System through Mock Trials" (Funding Opportunity Number INL19GR0062 EABOSNIA MOCKTRIAL 073019) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) discretionary grant aimed at strengthening young people's understanding of the criminal justice system in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The central idea is to use experiential learning, specifically a structured mock trial program, to help secondary school students learn how courts function, what rights individuals have when interacting with the justice system, and why rule-of-law institutions matter in everyday life. By making the justice system more understandable and less abstract, the program is designed to build student trust and confidence in governing institutions and to encourage more active, informed civic engagement over the long term.
The project builds on an existing Mock Trial (MT) initiative rather than starting from scratch. It continues work with four established partner high schools located in Banja Luka and Sarajevo, giving new cohorts of students a chance to participate each year while further embedding mock trial activities as a recurring educational experience within those schools. In practical terms, this implies repeat implementation cycles that allow the program to become institutionalized: students gain hands-on exposure to legal concepts and procedures, teachers become more comfortable supporting the activity, and schools develop routines for sustaining participation.
A major component of the opportunity is geographic expansion to increase reach and promote interaction across the country. The program is expected to extend beyond the original sites by adding at least one additional city in each of Bosnia and Herzegovina's entities, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS). This expansion is meant to broaden participation, create opportunities for student exchange and interaction across different communities, and support a more country-wide culture of legal awareness and shared civic standards.
Sustainability and local capacity-building are explicitly emphasized through two linked strategies. First, the program seeks to integrate teachers and guest lecturers from the existing partner schools into training workshops for four new high schools joining the mock trial program. This "train-the-trainer" style approach is intended to transfer know-how locally, reduce dependency on external implementers, and ensure that experienced educators and practitioners help standardize quality as the program scales. Second, the opportunity calls for deeper engagement with legal professional associations in multiple cities, with the goal of establishing an ongoing professional support network. In effect, this would connect schools and students with practicing legal professionals who can provide mentoring, guest instruction, and credibility, while also helping the program endure beyond the grant period through institutional relationships.
From an administrative perspective, this is a grant (Funding Instrument Type: Grant) categorized under Law, Justice and Legal Services (Funding Activity Category), associated with CFDA number 19.703. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $215,000, meaning applicants were expected to propose a complete implementation approach within that maximum budget. The opportunity was posted July 30, 2019, with an original closing date of August 30, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement materials, suggesting that nontraditional entities such as nongovernmental organizations, educational organizations, or other qualified implementers could potentially apply depending on the specific criteria in the eligibility section.
Overall, the grant focuses on improving legal literacy and confidence in the justice system among high school students by letting them learn through doing: preparing cases, understanding roles in a courtroom, and practicing procedures and rights in a simulated trial setting. By continuing established partnerships, expanding to new cities across both entities, and anchoring the program in educator training and professional legal networks, the opportunity is structured to produce both immediate educational benefits for participating students and longer-term contributions to rule of law culture and civic participation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Apply for INL19GR0062 EABOSNIA MOCKTRIAL 073019
- 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 "Enhancing Students’ Understanding of their Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Criminal Justice System through Mock Trials" 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 30, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2019. (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 $215,000.00 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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What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Enhancing Students' Understanding of their Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Criminal Justice System through Mock Trials."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL19GR0062 EABOSNIA MOCKTRIAL 073019.
Which U.S. government office is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of State opportunity, administered by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of funding instrument is this?
The Funding Instrument Type is a Grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen secondary school students' understanding of Bosnia and Herzegovina's criminal justice system by using experiential learning through a structured mock trial program. The intent is to help students understand how courts function, what rights people have when interacting with the justice system, and why rule-of-law institutions matter in everyday life.
Who is the primary target audience for the program?
The program is focused on secondary school (high school) students in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Why does the opportunity emphasize mock trials?
Mock trials are used as a hands-on, practical learning method. Students learn by doing: preparing cases, understanding courtroom roles, practicing procedures, and exploring rights in a simulated trial setting. This approach is intended to make the justice system less abstract and more understandable.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve for students?
Based on the description, the program aims to improve legal literacy, increase students' trust and confidence in governing institutions, and encourage more active, informed civic engagement over the long term.
Is this program starting from scratch?
No. The opportunity builds on an existing Mock Trial (MT) initiative rather than creating a new program from the ground up.
Which schools or locations are already involved?
The project continues work with four established partner high schools located in Banja Luka and Sarajevo.
What does "repeat implementation cycles" mean in this context?
It means the mock trial program is expected to be implemented in recurring cycles so that new cohorts of students can participate each year and the activity becomes embedded within school routines over time.
Is the project expected to expand to new areas?
Yes. A major component is geographic expansion beyond the original sites.
What are the minimum geographic expansion expectations described?
The program is expected to add at least one additional city in each of Bosnia and Herzegovina's entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and Republika Srpska (RS).
Why is expansion across both entities important to this opportunity?
The expansion is intended to broaden participation, promote interaction across different communities, and support a more country-wide culture of legal awareness and shared civic standards.
How does the opportunity address sustainability after the grant period?
Sustainability and local capacity-building are emphasized through (1) a train-the-trainer approach that integrates teachers and guest lecturers from existing partner schools into training workshops for new schools, and (2) deeper engagement with legal professional associations in multiple cities to help create an ongoing professional support network.
What is the "train-the-trainer" approach described here?
It is an approach where experienced teachers and guest lecturers from the existing partner schools participate in training workshops for additional schools. The goal is to transfer know-how locally, reduce reliance on external implementers, and help standardize quality as the program scales.
How many new schools are specifically mentioned for training workshops?
The description calls for training workshops for four new high schools joining the mock trial program.
What role do legal professional associations play in this project?
The opportunity calls for deeper engagement with legal professional associations in multiple cities to establish an ongoing professional support network. This network would connect schools and students with practicing legal professionals who can provide mentoring, guest instruction, and added credibility, supporting the program beyond the grant period.
What is the funding activity category for this grant?
The Funding Activity Category is Law, Justice and Legal Services.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 19.703.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum budget (award ceiling) for proposals?
The award ceiling is $215,000, meaning applicants were expected to propose a complete implementation approach within that maximum budget.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 30, 2019.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement materials. This suggests that nontraditional entities such as nongovernmental organizations, educational organizations, or other qualified implementers could potentially apply depending on the specific criteria in the eligibility section.
Does the provided summary list specific eligibility requirements?
No. The summary indicates that additional eligibility details are in the full announcement materials, but those details are not included in the information provided here.
What kinds of activities are implied by a structured mock trial program?
The description implies activities such as students preparing cases, learning courtroom roles, practicing procedures, and exploring individual rights in the context of a simulated trial.
How does the opportunity plan to increase the program's reach and impact?
It combines continued work with existing partner schools, expansion to additional cities across both entities, training support for new schools, and building relationships with legal professional associations to provide mentoring and institutional backing.
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