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    § Federal grant opportunity · DFOP0019671

    Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe

    Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor is accepting applications for Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe. The deadline is September 1, 2026 and the published award range is $1M.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
    Application deadline
    September 1, 2026
    Award range
    $1M
    Eligibility
    - 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
    DFOP0019671

    Program overview

    The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for a program to support fact-based independent journalism focused on public policy issues affecting the state of sovereignty, civilizational values, and democracy in Europe.

    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 September 1, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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