DFOP0018450: IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest (DFOP0019929). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Office of International Religious Freedom notices from 2026.
Office of International Religious Freedom offered grants of up to $3.5 million (at least $3.5 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 9, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 2, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.5 million
- Award floor$3.5 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 2, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 9, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor awards averaged $31.2 million; this notice allows up to $3.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Nigeria’s legal community to defend religious freedom and constructively engage state actors on cases involving religious freedom violations, including violations of mutually reinforcing rights, such as the freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and movement.
Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (19.345) awarded $1.7 billion across 53 grant awards, an average of $31.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Endowment for Democracy | District of Columbia | 5 | $1.6 billion |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc | District of Columbia | 2 | $31.4 million |
| International Coalition of Sites of Conscience | New York | 2 | $22.2 million |
| Freedom House, Inc. | District of Columbia | 2 | $20.2 million |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation | 1 | $2.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DFOP0019929, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DFOP0018450 still open?
No. It closed on July 9, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community?
Office of International Religious Freedom accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community?
Closed July 9, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $3.5 million each.
Who has won International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Endowment for Democracy, Vital Voices Global Partnership Inc, International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The program made 53 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.
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