Independent Journalism Consortium in Europe
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Assistance Listings: 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last Updated: August 18, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
- 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
Grantor contact information
Description
DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Independent_Journalism_Consortium_NOFO.pdf | NOFO | Aug 18, 2026 01:20 PM UTC |
| 2026_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_Updated.pdf | Instructions | Aug 18, 2026 01:21 PM UTC |
| Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final.xlsx | Budget Template | Aug 18, 2026 01:21 PM UTC |
| MTDC_Calculation_Table.xlsx | MTDC Calculation | Aug 18, 2026 01:24 PM UTC |
| MTDC_Calculation_Table.xlsx | MTDC Calculation | Aug 18, 2026 01:25 PM UTC |
| NOFO_FAQs.docx | FAQs | Aug 18, 2026 01:26 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: September 1, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
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Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0019671
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:
Funding to support Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
August 18, 2026
Archive date:
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