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Strengthening Community Policing to Prevent Radicalization and Violent Extremism
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U. S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to support community police dialogues, relationship building activities, community psychosocial services, and
training on alternative dispute techniques for local police in marginalized urban areas of East Nairobi.
Marginalized populations in Kenya frequently cite poor relationships with the police as a key driver of violent extremism.
Not only has the terrorist group al-Shabaab exploited long-standing ethnic and political grievances in Kenya to boost recruitment over the last decade, but allegations of violent police enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions, enforced disappearances, and corruption have further degraded trust between at-risk communities and the police.
Pervasive distrust between these at-risk communities and the police discourages individuals to share information about violent extremism.
Furthermore, use of excessive force by the police around Kenyan elections and political demonstrations has escalated tensions as the August 2022 elections approach and politicians begin to mobilize their supporters.
The project aims to reduce radicalization, terrorist recruitment, and election violence by improving collaboration, trust, and reporting mechanisms between citizens and local police representatives in at-risk areas of East Nairobi.
Marginalized populations in Kenya frequently cite poor relationships with the police as a key driver of violent extremism.
Not only has the terrorist group al-Shabaab exploited long-standing ethnic and political grievances in Kenya to boost recruitment over the last decade, but allegations of violent police enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions, enforced disappearances, and corruption have further degraded trust between at-risk communities and the police.
Pervasive distrust between these at-risk communities and the police discourages individuals to share information about violent extremism.
Furthermore, use of excessive force by the police around Kenyan elections and political demonstrations has escalated tensions as the August 2022 elections approach and politicians begin to mobilize their supporters.
The project aims to reduce radicalization, terrorist recruitment, and election violence by improving collaboration, trust, and reporting mechanisms between citizens and local police representatives in at-risk areas of East Nairobi.
Agency: Department of State
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Estimated Funding: $55,000,000
Office: Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement
Estimated Funding: $55,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171107
Additional Information of Eligibility:
The following organizations are eligible to apply: • Foreign-based non-profits/non-governmental organizations (NGOs); • Foreign-based educational institutions Applicants must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply to this NOFO: • Have deep experience working in marginalized urban areas of Kenya.
PLEASE NOTE: Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Private For-Profit Organizations are excluded from applying to this grant announcement.
– If you are unsure about your eligibility status, please consult the INL POCs during the Q&A period.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/o-bja-2022-171107
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
INL AME Grants Officer
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2022-04-01
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2022-06-03
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