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FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State · DFOP0019929

In plain English

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State) is accepting applications for this other until Dec 7, 2026 (26 days left).

Individual awards range from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000 and the agency expects to make 50 awards.

Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).

The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.

Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.

Key facts

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateDec 7, 2026 · 26 days left
Posted dateOct 26, 2026
Opportunity numberDFOP0019929
AgencyBureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State)
Funding instrumentOther
CategoryOther (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Opportunity categoryEarmark
Award ceiling (max per award)$3,000,000
Award floor (min per award)$1,000,000
Estimated total program fundingNot stated
Expected number of awards50
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)19.345 – International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last updated on Grants.govOct 26, 2026
Archive dateJan 6, 2027

Who can apply

  • Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)

Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Public International Organizations Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses

Description

Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

An open competition for organizations to submit statements of interest (SOI) to carry out programs to promote religious freedom. Organizations may submit up to five SOIs in response to this request as prime applicants. This is a global solicitation. Organizations may submit single- or multi-country project proposals. Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and must be in line with the U.S. Government’s foreign policy goals.

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