Documenting Human Rights Abuses and Countering DPRK Propaganda
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Assistance Listings: 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
Description
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 document the DPRKs human rights abuses and counter regime influence operations globally. The program will challenge the DPRKs information monopoly by safely documenting real-time information on human rights conditions and other on-the-ground realities throughout the DPRK.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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)
Grantor contact information
Description
DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_-_Documenting_Human_Rights_Abuses_and_Countering_DPRK_Propaganda.pdf | NOFO | Aug 17, 2026 03:37 PM UTC |
| Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final_1.xlsx | Budget Template | Aug 17, 2026 03:37 PM UTC |
| MTDC_Calculation_Table_1.xlsx | MTDC Table | Aug 17, 2026 03:37 PM UTC |
| 2026_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_Updated_1.pdf | PSI | Aug 17, 2026 03:38 PM UTC |
| NOFO_FAQs.docx | FAQs | Aug 17, 2026 03:38 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 31, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
3
Expected awards
$2,960,039
Award Minimum
$2,960,039
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0019674
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Programs
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 17, 2026
Archive date:
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