§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019331
Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research. The deadline is August 10, 2026 and the published award range is $987K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Application deadline
- August 10, 2026
- Award range
- $987K
- Eligibility
- 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
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019331
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 10, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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