FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest
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FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest: An open competition for organizations to submit statements of interest (SOI) to carry out programs to promote religious freedom. Organizations may submit up to five SOIs in response to this request as prime applicants. This is a global solicitation. Organizations may submit single- or multi-country project proposals. Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and must be in line with the U.S. Government’s foreign policy goals.
| Federal Grant Title: | FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest |
| Federal Agency Name: | Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL) |
| Grant Categories: | Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Earmark |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DFOP0019929 |
| Type of Funding: | Other |
| CFDA Numbers: | 19.345 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | December 7th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | December 7th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | October 26th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | October 26th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | January 6th, 2027 |
| Total Program Funding: | |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $3,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | October 26th, 2026 |
- Category Explanation
- International Religious Freedom
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.)
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Public International Organizations Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses
- Grant Announcement Contact
- [email protected]
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