Closed on Aug 31, 2026

Promoting Technology for the Common Good and Countering Authoritarian Influence

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Opportunity number DFOP0019655

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 1, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 31, 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 number	DFOP0019655
Agency	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.345
Posted	Aug 14, 2026
Deadline	Aug 31, 2026
Award ceiling	$1,973,359
Award floor	$1,973,359
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Other
Last updated here	Sep 1, 2026

Summary from the notice

This proposal will support cooperation between the State Department and an implementing partner that will bring together stakeholders from governments, academia, civil society, industry, and faith-based organizations to engage in academic research, events, and other activities that: advance a human-centered approach to emerging technology which respects the inherent dignity and unalienable natural rights of all individuals, develop intellectual understandings of the dignity of the human person and unalienable rights, and counter authoritarian influences that undermine fundamental freedoms.

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

- U.S. or foreign not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. - U.S. or foreign public and private educational institutions. - U.S. or foreign For-profit organizations. - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

Registrations you will likely need

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SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
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A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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.

Year	Listing	Awards	Total	Average
2024	19.345	1	$315,249,800	$315,249,800

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Before you apply

Read the full official notice, including the evaluation criteria.
Confirm your organization type and location are eligible.
Check your SAM.gov registration is active.
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