Closed on Aug 31, 2026

Global Rapid Response Fund for Advancing Fundamental Freedoms

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Opportunity number DFOP0019705

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	DFOP0019705
Agency	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor Department of State
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)	19.345
Posted	Aug 18, 2026
Deadline	Aug 31, 2026
Award ceiling	$9,569,050
Award floor	$9,569,050
Expected number of awards	1
Estimated total program funding	$9,569,050
Cost sharing or matching required	No
Funding type	Cooperative agreement
Category	Other
Last updated here	Sep 1, 2026

Summary from the notice

The U.S. Department of State Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) will award a cooperative agreement for a new program that responds to unexpected events, policy challenges, and political opportunities affecting U.S. interests in advancing fundamental freedoms and democratic values. The program will provide timely, short-term interventions that respond to threats to fundamental freedoms and/or seize openings that improve conditions for the exercise of same. For cost-effectiveness and higher impact, program interventions will primarily be led by organizations that are rooted in the affected communities and countries.

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

The following organizations are eligible to apply: - U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status - Private, public, or state institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations or businesses - Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO)

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.

SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
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.
Note the exact deadline time and time zone in the notice.