International Justice and Accountability Programming
Inactive
- Assistance listing
- 19.990
- Agency
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Department of State
- Grant awards
- 4 $4,299,834 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of State (CFDA 19.990) awarded the most recent International Justice and Accountability Programming grant on October 1, 2024, funding the Yezidi Strategic Litigation Initiative for $800 thousand as a Project Grant. The program supports criminal investigations, prosecutions, and transitional justice processes targeting atrocity crimes committed during armed conflict and under repressive regimes, including capacity building for judges, prosecutors, and investigators; victim-survivor support; and evidence preservation and analysis aligned with international criminal and humanitarian law standards.
Grant activity has slowed materially. Four awards totaling $4.3 million federal dollars obligated span 2022 to 2024, with an average of 1.5 awards per year; the portfolio shows three awards in 2022 and one in 2024, indicating reduced frequency. The program is predominantly Cooperative Agreements (75 percent of awards) paired with smaller Project Grant activity. The Department of State Office of the Secretary of State dominates funding, accounting for three awards and $3.5 million, with the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs accounting for one award ($800 thousand).
Recent awards reflect geographic and thematic concentration on transitional justice mechanisms. Beyond the 2024 Yezidi litigation award, recipients included the UN Accountability Project for Sri Lanka ($1 million, 2022, supporting investigation and evidence preservation mandated by the Human Rights Council), and Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace ($1.017 million, 2022, enhancing transitional justice approaches to large-scale conflict crimes).
A Statement of Interest solicitation (DFOP0017128) for the Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program opened January 10, 2025 with a March 3, 2025 due date, seeking Cooperative Agreement applications to strengthen national and international accountability mechanisms investigating or prosecuting mass atrocities and supporting transitional justice processes—both judicial and nonjudicial—in countries transitioning from armed conflict or repressive governance. Earlier opportunities that closed in mid-2024 targeted Wagner Group accountability, Burma atrocities, and Iraq and Syria war crimes investigations.
Objective and description
- Objective
Increased justice and accountability worldwide.
Grant opportunities
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Grant awards
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dignity - Dansk Institut Mod Tortur | $1,499,834 | 35% |
| 2 | American University | $1,000,000 | 23% |
| 3 | International Coalition Of Sites Of Conscience | $1,000,000 | 23% |
| 4 | Free Yezidi Foundation USA Incorporated | $800,000 | 19% |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $800,000 |
| FY2022 | $3,499,834 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 19.990?
Assistance Listing 19.990 is International Justice and Accountability Programming, a federal grant program run by Department of State. It is inactive.
What is the CFDA number for International Justice and Accountability Programming?
Its CFDA number is 19.990: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 19.990 awarded?
4 grant awards under 19.990 have obligated $4,299,834 in federal funds to 4 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 19.990?
The recipients obligated the most under International Justice and Accountability Programming are Dignity - Dansk Institut Mod Tortur ($1,499,834), American University ($1,000,000) and International Coalition Of Sites Of Conscience ($1,000,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 19.990?
No opportunity listed under 19.990 is open now. The latest, Statement of Interest: Accountability for Mass Atrocities Program Statement Round One, was posted on January 10, 2025.
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