Skip to content
ClosedFederal grant

Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Administered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, this community grant invites applications from eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 10, 2026. It provides awards up to $987K.

Apply on Grants.gov
Deadline
Aug 10, 2026
Award amount
Up to $987K
Expected awards
1
Posted
Jul 16, 2026
Opportunity number
DFOP0019331
CFDA
19.345

Opportunity description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces an open competition for proposals for programs that investigate how perpetrators of transnational repression infiltrate diaspora communities using faith based or quasi government organizations to target individuals and groups across borders and exploit governmental and quasi governmental bodies and mechanisms. The program would then translate findings into immediately actionable options for individuals, organizations, governments and international bodies to mitigate risk and end these practices.

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 - For-profit organizations - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Funding

Award floor
$987K
Award ceiling
$987K

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Where to apply

Applications go through Grants.gov directly. We recommend reading the full announcement and double-checking eligibility and dates on the official listing first.

Official Grants.gov listing

This listing is sourced from the public Grants.gov database (U.S. government public-domain data) and is provided for general informational purposes. VolunteerBadge is not affiliated with Grants.gov or any federal agency and does not administer or award grants. Always verify details on the official listing.

Background-check your volunteers for $5.

VolunteerBadge runs FCRA-compliant, identity-verified background checks for $5 — fast and affordable enough for any grant timeline.

See how it works