ClosedOpportunity DFOP0019307

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

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State

At a glance

Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe is a closed federal cooperative agreement opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was August 12, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $1M – $3M. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Close date: Aug 12, 2026
Award floor: $1,000,000
Award ceiling: $3,000,000
Est. total funding: Not specified
Expected awards: Not specified
Cost sharing: Not required
Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Opportunity category: Discretionary

Who can apply

Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

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

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

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.

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Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

19.345International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and LaborProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 19.345

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

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FY25

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FY26

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 19.345. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
DRL-PRU-Solicitation@state.gov
202-890-9795

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1m – $3m.

How do I apply for “Developing Civilizational Bonds, Democratic Resilience, and Rule of Law in Europe”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity DFOP0019307), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 19.040