DRL FY 2025 China Programs

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

This open federal grant from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor supports community-focused work and is available to eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 31, 2026. It provides awards up to $2.0M–$2.5M.

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Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2.0M–$2.5M

Posted

Aug 4, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0019522

CFDA

19.345

Opportunity description

Significant human rights abuses including genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang are ongoing in China, with global implications. As the State Department’s annual Human Rights Reports repeatedly document, there are widespread and credible reports of offenses ranging from genocide and grave human rights abuses to serious restrictions on freedom of expression and access to information; arbitrary arrest and detention; torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; particularly severe violations of religious freedom; prohibitions of trade unions and systematic restrictions on workers’ freedom of association; and trafficking in persons, including forced labor.

Who can apply

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

- U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations - U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions - U.S. or foreign For-profit organizations

Funding

Award floor

$2.0M

Award ceiling

$2.5M

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov

Where to apply

Submission is handled entirely on Grants.gov. Open the official listing below to see the full notice, required forms, and the authoritative deadline.

Official Grants.gov listing

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