# Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dfop0019671-independent-journalism-consortium-in-europe/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363640

> Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on September 1, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DFOP0019671 |
| Agency | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 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)

- 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, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a program to support fact-based independent journalism focused on public policy issues affecting the state of sovereignty, civilizational values, and democracy in Europe.

## Questions people ask

### Is DFOP0019671 still open?

No. It closed on September 1, 2026. A newer notice is open: DFOP0019929, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Independent Journalism Consortium 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 Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe?

Closed September 1, 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 $1.0 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.