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Global Rapid Response Fund for Advancing Fundamental Freedoms

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
The U.S. Department of State Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) will award a cooperative agreement for a new program that responds to unexpected events, policy challenges, and political opportunities affecting U.S. interests in advancing fundamental freedoms and democratic values. The program will provide timely, short-term interventions that respond to threats to fundamental freedoms and/or seize openings that improve conditions for the exercise of same. For cost-effectiveness and higher impact, program interventions will primarily be led by organizations that are rooted in the affected communities and countries.

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-PRUSolicitation@state.gov

Email

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Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
DFOP0019705_Rapid_Response_Fund_NOFO.pdf
DFOP0019705 Rapid Response Fund NOFO
Aug 18, 2026 06:39 PM UTC
2026_Proposal_Submission_Instructions_Updated.pdf
2026 Proposal Submission Instructions Updated
Aug 18, 2026 06:40 PM UTC
Budget_Template_FY26_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final_1.xlsx
Budget Template FY26 with MTDC Calculation_Final
Aug 18, 2026 06:40 PM UTC
MTDC_Calculation_Table.xlsx
MTDC Calculation Table
Aug 18, 2026 06:40 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Link to Opportunity in MyGrants

Closing: August 31, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$9,569,050

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$9,569,050

Award Minimum

$9,569,050

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

DFOP0019705

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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