§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019307
Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe. The deadline is August 12, 2026 and the published award range is $1M – $3M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Application deadline
- August 12, 2026
- Award range
- $1M – $3M
- 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
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019307
Program overview
DRL requests proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and the defense of human rights in Europe through research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare challenges in line with shared political philosophy, law, and our common Western civilizational heritage.
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 12, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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