# Promoting Civilizational Values

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019542-promoting-civilizational-values/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363505

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on August 21, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019542 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 21, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 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

## What the grant funds

DRL requests proposals to strengthen the ability of European countries and institutions to protect freedom of expression, political pluralism, and national self-government. This funding opportunity directly supports the U.S. National Security Strategy's priority of "building up the healthy nations of Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe through commercial ties, political collaboration, and cultural and educational exchanges.”

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0019542 still open?

No. It closed on August 21, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Promoting Civilizational Values?

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 Promoting Civilizational Values?

Closed August 21, 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 $2.0 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.