Closed on Jul 27, 2026

Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

Bureau of Counterterrorism · Opportunity number DFOP0018502

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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Key facts

Opportunity number	DFOP0018502
Agency	Bureau of Counterterrorism Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.701
Posted	Jun 22, 2026
Deadline	Jul 27, 2026
Award ceiling	$4,933,399
Award floor	$4,933,399
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Other
Last updated here	Jun 28, 2026

Summary from the notice

U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are increasingly digital, thus making counterterrorism investigations more complex across borders. Furthermore, emerging technology, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), are enhancing recruitment effectiveness with target populations. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, announces this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support law enforcement in countering U.S.-designated FTO online recruitment, pending the availability of funds.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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Eligibility details from the notice

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations; Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

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