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International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) Emergency Assistance

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor

DFOP0017721

DOS-DRL

General Information

Est. Program Funding:

March 16, 2026

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$4,853,409

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
DFOP0017721

Owning Agency:
DOS-DRL

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to provide emergency financial assistance to victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom.

Response Date	Mar 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jan 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	4,853,409
Award Floor	4,853,409
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	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) Public International Organizations

Additional Information

Agency Name	Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Link to Additional Information:	Link to Opportunity in MyGrants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-890-9795

CFDA Program(s)

19.345: International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor

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