Grants / Department of State / Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest

Open Closes December 7, 2026 (37 days left) Opportunity DFOP0019929

• Award ceiling$3.0 million
• Award floor$1.0 million
• Expected awards50
• Total fundingnot stated
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeOther

Key dates

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Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the applicants described in the notice.

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Public International Organizations Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses

Is this a realistic fit?

• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

An open competition for organizations to submit statements of interest (SOI) to carry out programs to promote religious freedom. Organizations may submit up to five SOIs in response to this request as prime applicants. This is a global solicitation. Organizations may submit single- or multi-country project proposals. Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and must be in line with the U.S. Government’s foreign policy goals.

Category: Other.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Chen Lofton, Grantor, IRFGrants@state.gov, 7712050715.

Open the official notice