FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest
This global solicitation funds programs to promote religious freedom and address restrictions on religious freedom in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.
⚑ Organizations may submit up to five SOIs as prime applicants. · Global solicitation; single- or multi-country projects allowed. · Eligible applicant classes include private, public, or state institutions of higher education. · Foreign-based NGOs and for-profit organizations are eligible.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 31 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged, policy analysis; social/behavioral work is minor; funds other — not a research fit |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | technical depth: none; funds other (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 0 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
An open competition for organizations to submit statements of interest (SOI) to carry out programs to promote religious freedom. Organizations may submit up to five SOIs in response to this request as prime applicants. This is a global solicitation. Organizations may submit single- or multi-country project proposals.
Proposed programming must address restrictions on religious freedom and must be in line with the U.S. Government’s foreign policy goals.
Eligibility
The following organizations are eligible to apply: Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Public International Organizations Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Chen Lofton Grantor <IRFGrants@state.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.