Global Coalition Against Transnational Repression

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 will establish a new global program to counter transnational repression by strengthening coordination and building capacity among partner governments, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations. Transnational repression occurs when authoritarian regimes reach across international borders to silence, intimidate, harass, or harm members of diaspora communities, dissidents, journalists, and human rights defenders in other countries. These tactics threaten the safety and fundamental rights of individuals worldwide, including Americans and residents of partner countries.

Topic areas: Security and Defense, Public Policy and Governance, Gender Equality and Diversity, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides $2M-$3.0M in funding, up to $3.0M 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
• Individuals

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 (only if allowed by appropriation - not for PD funds) - Individuals

Agency

Global Coalition Against Transnational Repression is administered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DRL), listed via Grants.gov.