Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining

Bureau of Counterterrorism

Bureau of Counterterrorism is funding community projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Jul 15, 2026. It provides awards up to $2M–$4.9M.

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Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2M–$4.9M

Expected awards

Posted

Jun 15, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0018686

CFDA

19.701

Opportunity description

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs. Special focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space. Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate.

Who can apply

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; - Public and private educational institutions; - For-profit organizations; and - Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions.

Funding

Award floor

$2M

Award ceiling

$4.9M

Agency contact

Bureau of Counterterrorism

CT_Grants@state.gov

Submitting your application

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Official Grants.gov listing

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