§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019647
Documentation of Human Rights Abuses by Organized Criminal Groups
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Documentation of Human Rights Abuses by Organized Criminal Groups. The deadline is August 31, 2026 and the published award range is $900K – $2.0M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Application deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Award range
- $900K – $2.0M
- Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO)
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019647
Program overview
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to aim to strengthen accountability for human rights abuses committed by organized crime groups in Colombia, Ecuador, or Mexico.
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 31, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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