Opportunity Information: Apply for INL18GR0055 BOSNIA FORENSIC 06062018
Building Forensic Accounting Capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), focused on strengthening rule of law by improving Bosnia and Herzegovina's ability to detect, investigate, and deter fraud. The core problem the program targets is a major skills and training gap: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) reportedly has no formal forensic accounting certification programs and lacks structured training designed specifically for experienced, practicing government accountants. This absence of specialized capacity makes it harder for both public institutions and the private sector to identify financial wrongdoing, respond effectively to fraud schemes, and support broader anti-corruption and justice-sector goals.
The grant is designed to support the development of forensic accounting programs in BiH, with an emphasis on building practical, job-ready competencies rather than only academic exposure. The opportunity description indicates that a competitive proposal should leverage internationally recognized approaches, implying that the program is expected to be aligned with widely accepted global standards, methodologies, and best practices in forensic accounting. In practical terms, this could involve designing curricula, training modules, certification pathways, and instruction that reflect how forensic accounting is applied in real investigations and legal proceedings, including evidence handling, analytical techniques, reporting standards, and collaboration with prosecutors and investigators.
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: INL18GR0055 BOSNIA FORENSIC 06062018) falls under the Law, Justice and Legal Services activity category (CFDA 19.703) and would be awarded as a grant. The funding ceiling is $600,000, and the agency anticipated making a single award, suggesting a relatively centralized project intended to create a cohesive national or flagship capability rather than multiple smaller initiatives. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations both with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status, which opens the door to universities and training-focused organizations that can develop curricula and deliver professional training in partnership with BiH institutions.
Key timing details listed for the solicitation include a creation date of June 6, 2018, with an original application closing date of August 6, 2018. Overall, the grant is framed as a capacity-building effort meant to close a structural training gap in BiH by establishing or strengthening forensic accounting education and credentialing options, ultimately improving the country’s ability to combat fraud and support rule-of-law outcomes.Apply for INL18GR0055 BOSNIA FORENSIC 06062018
- 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 "Building Forensic Accounting Capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina" 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 Jun 06, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 06, 2018. (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 $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Building Forensic Accounting Capacity in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program aims to strengthen the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina by improving the country’s capacity to detect, investigate, and deter fraud. It is designed as a capacity-building effort focused on closing a major skills and training gap in forensic accounting.
What core problem is this grant trying to solve?
The solicitation highlights a significant capacity gap in Bosnia and Herzegovina: it reportedly has no formal forensic accounting certification programs and lacks structured training specifically designed for experienced, practicing government accountants. This makes it harder to identify financial wrongdoing, respond effectively to fraud schemes, and support anti-corruption and justice-sector goals.
What types of activities or outputs is the grant intended to support?
Based on the opportunity description, the grant is intended to support the development of forensic accounting programs in Bosnia and Herzegovina with an emphasis on practical, job-ready competencies. Examples of supported outputs described or implied include:
- Designing forensic accounting curricula and training modules
- Establishing or strengthening certification pathways
- Developing instruction aligned to real investigations and legal proceedings
- Covering areas such as evidence handling, analytical techniques, reporting standards, and collaboration with prosecutors and investigators
Is the program expected to follow any particular standards or approaches?
Yes. A competitive proposal is expected to leverage internationally recognized approaches, indicating alignment with widely accepted global standards, methodologies, and best practices in forensic accounting.
Is this grant focused more on academic study or practical professional skills?
The opportunity emphasizes practical, job-ready competencies rather than only academic exposure. The intent is to improve how forensic accounting is applied in real-world investigations and legal contexts.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is INL18GR0055 BOSNIA FORENSIC 06062018.
What is the CFDA number and activity category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under activity category Law, Justice and Legal Services and references CFDA 19.703.
What type of award will be made?
The award would be made as a grant.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The funding ceiling is $600,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making a single award, suggesting a centralized project intended to build a cohesive national or flagship capability rather than multiple smaller initiatives.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofit organizations without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status
Does an applicant need to have U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status to be eligible?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofit organizations both with and without U.S. IRS 501(c)(3) status.
What kinds of organizations does this eligibility list suggest are a good fit?
The listed categories suggest the opportunity is open to universities and training-focused organizations that can develop curricula and deliver professional training, potentially in partnership with Bosnia and Herzegovina institutions.
What country is the program focused on?
The program is focused on Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).
Why is forensic accounting capacity important to the goals described?
The solicitation links forensic accounting capacity to improved ability to identify and respond to fraud, which in turn supports broader anti-corruption efforts and rule-of-law and justice-sector outcomes.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The listed creation date is June 6, 2018.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is August 6, 2018.
Does the opportunity description indicate what makes a proposal competitive?
Yes. The description indicates that a competitive proposal should leverage internationally recognized approaches and focus on building practical, job-ready competencies that can be applied in investigations and legal proceedings.
What audiences or professionals are specifically mentioned as needing training?
The opportunity notes a lack of structured training designed specifically for experienced, practicing government accountants.
How does the opportunity describe the current training landscape in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
It states that Bosnia and Herzegovina reportedly lacks formal forensic accounting certification programs and does not have structured, specialized training tailored to experienced government accounting professionals.
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