Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research

About this funding opportunity

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor announces an open competition for proposals for programs that investigate how perpetrators of transnational repression infiltrate diaspora communities using faith based or quasi government organizations to target individuals and groups across borders and exploit governmental and quasi governmental bodies and mechanisms. The program would then translate findings into immediately actionable options for individuals, organizations, governments and international bodies to mitigate risk and end these practices.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Security and Defense, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Funding amount

This grant provides $987K-$987K in funding, up to $987K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 10, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Other
• NGOs
• University
• Large Company
• Individuals
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The following 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 - Individuals - Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions

Agency

Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research is administered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL), listed via Grants.gov.