# Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0018502-countering-terrorist-recruitment-online/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362904

> Bureau of Counterterrorism offered grants of up to $4.9 million (at least $4.9 million) to any type of organization. Applications closed on July 27, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0018502 |
| Agency | Bureau of Counterterrorism |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 27, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $4.9 million |
| Award floor | $4.9 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.701 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations; Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

## What the grant funds

U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are increasingly digital, thus making counterterrorism investigations more complex across borders. Furthermore, emerging technology, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), are enhancing recruitment effectiveness with target populations. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, announces this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support law enforcement in countering U.S.-designated FTO online recruitment, pending the availability of funds.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0018502 still open?

No. It closed on July 27, 2026.

### Who can apply for Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online?

Bureau of Counterterrorism accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online?

Closed July 27, 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 $4.9 million each.

### Who has won Global Counterterrorism Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were International Organization for Migration, Culmen International, LLC, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The program made 100 awards worth $225 million in that time.