Justice Sector Support Project - Peru | INL21CA0052 WHPPERU JUSTICESECTOR 081821

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The Justice Sector Support Project - Peru is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funding opportunity that seeks a partner organization to help Peru strengthen its criminal justice sector. The overarching purpose is to reduce corruption, improve the country s ability to confront transnational organized crime, and widen access to justice, especially for people and communities that often face barriers when dealing with the legal system. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the U.S. government is expected to remain actively involved during implementation rather than simply providing funds and stepping back.

At the center of the project is Peru s long-running shift from an inquisitorial model to an accusatory criminal justice system. Peru began this transition in 2006 with a new criminal procedure code designed to make criminal processes more efficient and transparent, and the transition was completed nationwide in June 2021 so that all new cases are now handled under the new code. Even with that milestone, the opportunity points out that a large volume of legacy cases from the old system are still moving through the courts, and day-to-day coordination challenges remain among justice institutions. INL notes it has supported Peru since 2012 through training and technical assistance, and this new project is intended to consolidate and build on that progress.

The grant focuses on four main capacity-building outcomes. First, it aims to help Peru lock in and deepen the reforms associated with the accusatory system, with an emphasis on smoother coordination among the main agencies responsible for criminal investigations and prosecutions, including the Peruvian National Police and the Public Ministry. Second, it targets improved performance on complex, high-impact crimes tied to organized criminal networks, such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and environmental crimes. This includes strengthening practical skills for investigating and prosecuting sophisticated cases, developing stronger case preparation, and improving interagency teamwork, including mechanisms for international coordination when cases cross borders or require cooperation with foreign counterparts. Third, it prioritizes anti-corruption work inside justice institutions themselves by strengthening internal accountability, ethics, and control bodies. The intent is to create and reinforce formal systems that can prevent, detect, investigate, and sanction corruption, with the capacity to pursue prosecution when warranted, while also improving transparency. Fourth, it emphasizes access to justice and inclusion by helping justice sector actors understand and respond to the needs of vulnerable populations and by promoting diversity and fair treatment so that the legal system is more reachable and effective for everyone.

Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity in the law, justice, and legal services category (CFDA 19.703). The funding opportunity number is INL21CA0052 WHPPERU JUSTICESECTOR 081821. INL anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of USD 1,300,000. The opportunity was posted on August 18, 2021, with an original closing date of September 30, 2021. Eligibility is listed broadly as Others with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, indicating it was open beyond only government entities and could include qualified organizations able to deliver justice sector technical assistance and programming.

• 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 "Justice Sector Support Project - Peru" 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 Aug 18, 2021.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2021. (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 $1,300,000.00 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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