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Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant

This single-award DOS-INL opportunity supports nationwide expansion and standardization of probation and community-service services in Tunisia. It calls for establishing probation offices in the remaining four governorates, training justice-sector and community stakeholders, public awareness, and IT-supported procedural streamlining to divert low-risk, first-time offenders from incarceration. Eligible applicant categories listed include U.S.- and foreign-based nonprofit/NGO and for-profit organizations; the NOFO should be checked for clarification of the broad eligibility designation and all proposal requirements.

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Potential award

$1,000,000–$1,500,000

Time remaining

3 days

Application load

Moderate effort

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Verified against the source on 8/21/2026

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Does your proposed work directly align with Law, Justice and Legal Services, Community Development?

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Geography

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Organization size

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Program area

Law, Justice and Legal Services, Community Development

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Population served

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Matching funds

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Registrations

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This single-award DOS-INL opportunity supports nationwide expansion and standardization of probation and community-service services in Tunisia. It calls for establishing probation offices in the remaining four governorates, training justice-sector and community stakeholders, public awareness, and IT-supported procedural streamlining to divert low-risk, first-time offenders from incarceration. Eligible applicant categories listed include U.S.- and foreign-based nonprofit/NGO and for-profit organizations; the NOFO should be checked for clarification of the broad eligibility designation and all proposal requirements.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

DOS-INL seeks to divert low-risk, first-time offenders to probation and community service so Tunisia can focus limited resources on high-threat criminals. The described project will expand probation services to all 24 governorates by establishing offices in the remaining four governorates, standardize services and procedures nationwide, train criminal-justice and community stakeholders, build public awareness, and use information technology to streamline processes.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

Relevant experience in probation, community service, prison-population management, or criminal-justice reform would directly align with the stated purpose of diverting low-risk, first-time offenders from incarceration. A credible plan to operate across all 24 governorates, including establishment of probation offices in the remaining four governorates, closely matches the stated implementation scope. Capability to combine criminal-justice and community-stakeholder training, public awareness, nationwide standardization, and IT-supported procedural improvement aligns with the full activity set in the program description. A practical approach to working with the Ministry of Justice would be relevant because the project is described as building on Ministry of Justice buy-in, although the packet does not specify a required partnership arrangement.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The packet provides no formal evaluation criteria, scoring weights, or reviewer preferences. The program description nonetheless supports an inference that a responsive proposal should clearly address diversion of low-risk, first-time offenders; nationwide probation expansion and standardization; the remaining four offices; training; public awareness; and IT-supported procedural streamlining. These are program-alignment priorities, not confirmed evaluation factors.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

The project will divert low-risk, first-time offenders to probation and community service, allowing Tunisia to focus its limited resources on high-threat criminals. Building upon previous INL support and Ministry of Justice buy in, this project will work to expand probation services to all 24 governorates through establishing probation offices in the last remaining four governorates and standardizing services nationwide; deliver training to criminal justice sector actors and community stakeholders; increase public awareness of the benefits of community service and probation for low-risk individuals; and standardize procedures, including through the use of information technology, to streamline the process.

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Decision economics

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Award range
$1,000,000–$1,500,000
Total program funding
$0
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
U.S.-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); and Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs). U.S.-based For-Profit Organizations Foreign-based For-Profit Organizations
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
Link to Opportunity in MyGrants, Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia - NOFO, Questions and Answers-Tunisia PPM - OFOP0003144, INL Templates and Forms
Contact
Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement · 202-890-9795

Official deadline

August 25, 2026

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

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Source record

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Verification
verified
Source
grants gov
Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:50 AM
Content updated
8/11/2026, 7:31:26 PM
Review
Automated normalization; not yet expert-reviewed
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Material changes

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  2. Updated application details.

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant.
Is Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is August 25, 2026, with 3 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant provide?

Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant lists $1,000,000–$1,500,000 per award. The total program funding recorded is $0. DOS-INL expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to Enhancing Prison Population Management Through Expanded Probation in Tunisia Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from August 25, 2026 using the preparation plan above.