Promoting Civilizational Values

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is funding community projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 21, 2026. It provides awards up to $2.0M.

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Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Award amount

Up to $2.0M

Posted

Aug 7, 2026

Opportunity number

DFOP0019542

CFDA

19.345

Opportunity description

DRL requests proposals to strengthen the ability of European countries and institutions to protect freedom of expression, political pluralism, and national self-government. This funding opportunity directly supports the U.S. National Security Strategy's priority of "building up the healthy nations of Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe through commercial ties, political collaboration, and cultural and educational exchanges.”

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

Funding

Award floor

$2.0M

Award ceiling

$2.0M

Agency contact

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

drl-pru-solicitation@state.gov

How to apply

You will apply through Grants.gov, the federal grants portal. Confirm every detail — eligibility, attachments, and the deadline — on the official page before you commit time to it.

Official Grants.gov listing

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