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FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest

Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

Assistance Listings
  • 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

Open opportunityLast Updated: Oct 26, 2026

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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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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

Grantor contact information

Description

IRFGrants@state.gov

Email

DRL/IRF Grants POC

IRFGrants@state.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
2026_IRF_PSI_for_Applications.pdf
PSI
Oct 26, 2026 08:03 PM UTC
DRL_IRF_FY26_Global_RSOI_4.pdf
DRL IRF FY26 Global RSOI
Oct 27, 2026 01:41 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: December 7, 2026

Application process

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Award

$--

Program Funding

50

Expected awards

$1,000,000

Award Minimum

$3,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0019929

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Other

Opportunity Category:

Earmark

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Other

Category Explanation:

International Religious Freedom

History

Version:

1

Posted date:

October 26, 2026

Archive date:

January 6, 2027

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