International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) Emergency Assistance
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Assistance Listings: 19.345 -- International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to provide emergency financial assistance to victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom.
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)
Public International Organizations
Grantor contact information
Description
IRFGrants@state.gov
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| DFOP0017721_I-REFF_Emergency_Assistance_NOFO.pdf | DFOP0017721 I-REFF Emergency Assistance NOFO | Jan 14, 2026 05:27 PM UTC |
| DFOP0017721_I-REFF_Emergency_Assistance_NOFO_REVISED_3-12-2026.pdf | DFOP0017721 NOFO REVISED 3-12-26 | Mar 12, 2026 05:56 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: March 16, 2026
Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$4,853,409
Award Minimum
$4,853,409
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DFOP0017721
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 Fund, Gift Funds
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
January 14, 2026
Archive date:
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