# Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019307-developing-civilizational-bonds-democratic-resilience-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363207

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 12, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019307 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 12, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $1.0 million |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.345 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

The following 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

## What the grant funds

DRL requests proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and the defense of human rights in Europe through research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare challenges in line with shared political philosophy, law, and our common Western civilizational heritage.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0019307 still open?

No. It closed on August 12, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe?

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe?

Closed August 12, 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 $3.0 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.