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FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and LaborCloses Dec 7, 2026(41 days left)$1,000,000 – $3,000,000

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This is a State Department program funding projects that promote religious freedom abroad, with awards of $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. It is for nonprofits, NGOs, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations capable of running international human rights programming aligned with U.S. foreign policy goals. Most small businesses should not bother applying: the work is overseas religious-freedom advocacy, not commercial business support, and the minimum award size implies large-scale, f…

Best for
U.S. or foreign nonprofits and NGOs working on religious freedom or human rights abroad, Public international organizations, Higher education institutions, For-profit organizations with international programming capacity
Not for
Small businesses without international religious-freedom or human rights programming experience, Organizations seeking domestic U.S. programming, Organizations unable to operate at a $1,000,000+ award scale
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
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Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
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Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
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Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to healthcare & biotech
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Technical assistance, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, For-profit companies
Award range
$1,000,000 – $3,000,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The deadline is December 7, 2026. The notice was posted on October 26, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000, with about 50 awards expected. No cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs, U.S.-based nonprofits/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status, public international organizations, private, public, or state institutions of higher education, and for-profit organizations or businesses. Organizations may submit up to five statements of interest as prime applicants.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. U.S.-based nonprofits/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status and foreign-based nonprofits/NGOs are eligible to apply.

Summary

Global solicitation from the State Department's DRL bureau for programs promoting religious freedom abroad. Eligible applicants include U.S. and foreign nonprofits/NGOs, public international organizations, higher education institutions, and for-profit organizations or businesses (including small businesses). Awards range from $1M to $3M for single- or multi-country projects addressing religious-f

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

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

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Human rights
  • International
  • Religious freedom

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