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Documentation of Human Rights Abuses by Organized Criminal Groups

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active community funding opportunity from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $900K–$2.0M.

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Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Award amount
Up to $900K–$2.0M
Expected awards
2
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Opportunity number
DFOP0019647
CFDA
19.345

Opportunity description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to aim to strengthen accountability for human rights abuses committed by organized crime groups in Colombia, Ecuador, or Mexico.

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/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO)

Funding

Award floor
$900K
Award ceiling
$2.0M

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Next steps to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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