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Closed on Jul 9, 2026

IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community

Office of International Religious Freedom · Opportunity number DFOP0018450

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 28, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jul 9, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberDFOP0018450
AgencyOffice of International Religious Freedom
Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)19.345
PostedJun 2, 2026
DeadlineJul 9, 2026
Award ceiling$3,500,000
Award floor$3,500,000
Expected number of awards1
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryLaw justice and legal services
Last updated hereJun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Nigeria’s legal community to defend religious freedom and constructively engage state actors on cases involving religious freedom violations, including violations of mutually reinforcing rights, such as the freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and movement.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Consult Section B.1 for eligibility information.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Other listings with this number

The agency has posted more than one listing under DFOP0018450. Confirm which one is current on the official site.

  • IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community (deadline Jul 9, 2026) official listing

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 19.345 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Mar 26, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2024 19.345 1 $315,249,800 $315,249,800

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