Synopsis

DRL is soliciting a program that pairs civil society led early warning networks with strengthened government rapid response capacity across the Middle Belt. By deploying community monitors, establishing secure communications between at risk communities and security forces, and building joint coordination centers that link federal, state, and local responders to real time threat data, the program aims to detect threats before they become attacks, accelerate security force deployment, and reduce both casualties and attack severity, directly addressing the protection gap and accountability deficit that have allowed this violence to persist.
Response Date	Aug 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Aug 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,973,359
Award Floor	1,973,359
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	• Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations. • Public and private educational institutions. • Public International Organizations and Governmental institutions.

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