Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe

About this funding opportunity

DRL requests proposals to strengthen and develop democratic resilience, rule of law, freedom of speech and freedom of the press, and the defense of human rights in Europe through research, conferences, cultural engagements, and support for civil society to address national sovereignty, migration, censorship, and lawfare challenges in line with shared political philosophy, law, and our common Western civilizational heritage.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Social Sciences and Humanities, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $1M-$3M in funding, up to $3M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 12, 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

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

Agency

Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe is administered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL), listed via Grants.gov.