§ 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

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 10, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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