Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0019335
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) is offering a discretionary grant competition called "Supporting Groups Targeted for TNR in Europe and Eurasia" (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0019335). The focus of this opportunity is on projects that counter and respond to transnational repression (TNR) affecting individuals and groups in the Europe and Eurasia region. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support efforts that help protect targeted communities, strengthen their safety and resilience, and reduce the ability of perpetrators to harass, intimidate, surveil, coerce, or silence people across borders.
This is a grant funding opportunity (not a contract), and it is categorized under "Other" for funding activity, with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 19.345. DRL is the issuing agency, which typically supports democracy, human rights, rule of law, and civil society initiatives worldwide. The opportunity is structured as an open competition, meaning applicants are expected to propose a clear project approach aligned with the stated goal of combating TNR in Europe and Eurasia, rather than responding to a tightly pre-defined program model.
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs (with or without 501(c)(3) status), private/public/state institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations and businesses, foreign-based nonprofit organizations/NGOs, and public international organizations. This wide eligibility pool suggests DRL is open to a range of implementers, from civil society groups with field presence to universities with research and training capacity, and specialized private-sector organizations that can provide technical services, security support, or other expertise relevant to countering cross-border threats.
Financially, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $1,973,359 and anticipates making one award, indicating that DRL expects to fund a single, relatively large project rather than multiple smaller grants. The posting date (creation date) is July 16, 2026, and the application deadline is August 13, 2026. Applicants should plan around that closing date and assume a competitive selection process where proposals will need to demonstrate strong regional understanding, credible partnerships or access to affected communities, a sound work plan, and the capacity to manage a grant of this size and complexity.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to resource one lead implementer (or a consortium led by an eligible applicant) to develop and run a substantial initiative aimed at countering transnational repression in Europe and Eurasia, with DRL looking for practical, implementable strategies that provide tangible protection and support to those being targeted.Apply for DFOP0019335
- The Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Supporting Groups Targeted for TNR in Europe and Eurasia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-16.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,973,359.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Supporting Groups Targeted for TNR in Europe and Eurasia."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DFOP0019335.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this grant?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This is a grant funding opportunity, not a contract.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The grant supports projects that counter and respond to transnational repression (TNR) affecting individuals and groups in the Europe and Eurasia region. The intent is to help protect targeted communities, strengthen safety and resilience, and reduce perpetrators' ability to harass, intimidate, surveil, coerce, or silence people across borders.
What region does the project need to focus on?
Projects should focus on the Europe and Eurasia region.
What types of activities is DRL looking to support?
Activities should be aimed at countering and responding to transnational repression in practical terms, including efforts that protect targeted communities, strengthen their safety and resilience, and reduce the ability of perpetrators to carry out cross-border harassment, intimidation, surveillance, coercion, or silencing.
What is transnational repression (TNR) in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, TNR refers to cross-border actions used to harass, intimidate, surveil, coerce, or silence individuals and groups.
Is the competition open or is it a pre-defined program model?
The opportunity is structured as an open competition. Applicants are expected to propose a clear project approach aligned with the stated goal of combating TNR in Europe and Eurasia, rather than responding to a tightly pre-defined program model.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes both U.S. and non-U.S. entities. Eligible applicants include:
- U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs (with or without 501(c)(3) status)
- Private, public, or state institutions of higher education
- For-profit organizations and businesses
- Foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs
- Public international organizations
Can non-U.S. organizations apply?
Yes. Both U.S. and non-U.S. entities are eligible, including foreign-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs, as well as public international organizations.
Can for-profit businesses apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations and businesses are listed as eligible applicants.
Do U.S. nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and NGOs are eligible with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Can institutions of higher education apply?
Yes. Private, public, and state institutions of higher education are eligible.
Does DRL expect one applicant or multiple organizations to be involved?
DRL anticipates funding one award and describes the initiative as being led by one lead implementer, which may be an eligible applicant leading a consortium.
How many awards does DRL expect to make?
DRL anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,973,359.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing number is 19.345.
How is the funding activity categorized?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting (creation) date is July 16, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 13, 2026.
What should applicants plan for in terms of competitiveness and proposal strength?
The information provided indicates a competitive selection process where proposals should demonstrate strong regional understanding, credible partnerships or access to affected communities, a sound work plan, and the capacity to manage a grant of this size and complexity.
What overall kind of project is DRL trying to fund through this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to resource a substantial initiative that counters transnational repression in Europe and Eurasia, emphasizing practical, implementable strategies that provide tangible protection and support to targeted individuals and communities.
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