U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom

Grant for International Religious Freedom Nonprofits and NGOs

$1M–$3M

Amount

Cash

Dec 7, 2026

Deadline

4 weeks left

International

Geography

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Type

Government

Social Justice & Equity
International Development
Civic Engagement

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About this grant

Supports programs that promote international religious freedom by addressing restrictions on religious freedom globally. Funded projects may focus on government and policy advancements, combating religious discrimination, media access, and strengthening resilience of religious communities. Organizations may submit single- or multi-country proposals across a wide range of geographic areas.

What you get

Grant or cooperative agreement award ranging from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000
Performance period of 24 to 48 months
Possibility of continuation grants beyond initial budget period on a non-competitive basis
15–25 awards anticipated from up to $40 million total available funding

How to apply

Concise 3-page Statement of Interest (SOI)
Cover page detailing proposed program title, period of performance, budget request, place(s) of performance, known program partners, and program category
Clear indication of which programmatic category the SOI falls under
Clear indication of place(s) of performance
Theory of change outlining how project activities support outcomes and objectives
Brief feasibility analysis including operating environment risk and potential mitigation measures
Demonstration of broad impact beyond a small set of participants

Eligibility

Foreign-based non-profit organizations/NGOs, U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs (with or without 501(c)(3) status), Public International Organizations, private/public/state institutions of higher education, or for-profit organizations are eligible
Organizations may submit up to five (5) SOIs as prime applicants
Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and align with U.S. Government foreign policy goals
Proposal budget requests must range between $1 million and $3 million
Proposal periods of performance must range from 24 to 48 months
If SOI is approved, applicants must have a UEI and SAM.gov registration before submitting a full application
Multi-country proposals limited to no more than three countries within the same State Department-defined region
Programs within the United States must certify compliance with applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws

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