§ Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019364
Global Digital Threat Lab
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Global Digital Threat Lab. The deadline is August 13, 2026 and the published award range is $3.0M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
- Application deadline
- August 13, 2026
- Award range
- $3.0M
- Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: - U.S.-based non-profit organizations/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) - Foreign-based non-profit organizations/NGOs - Private or public institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations or businesses
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
- Opportunity number
- DFOP0019364
Program overview
Freedom of expression online faces threats globally from authoritarian governments employing sophisticated technology to restrict speech, control the flow of information, and chill dissenting voices. These challenges infringe on privacy; access to information; and the exercise of freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly, association, and religion or belief online. The misuse of commercial spyware is increasingly deployed by authoritarian governments and other digital threat actors to suppress dissent and restrict freedom of expression and privacy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now facilitating cyberattacks, lowering the barrier of entry for threat actors and improving their efficiency and effectiveness.
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 13, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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