# DRL Promoting Sovereignty and Rule of Law in Europe

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019631-drl-promoting-sovereignty-and-rule-of-law-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363595

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $3.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 31, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019631 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 31, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $3.0 million |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| 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: • U.S.-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) • Foreign-based non-profit organizations/NGOs • Private or public institutions of higher education • For-profit organizations or businesses

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) seeks applications for a project that aims to research and advocate for immigration policies and laws that protect sovereignty and the rule of law and promote democratic resilience in Europe.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0019631 still open?

No. It closed on August 31, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for DRL Promoting Sovereignty 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 DRL Promoting Sovereignty and Rule of Law in Europe?

Closed August 31, 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.