Closed · DFOP0018450 · CFDA 19.345 · Discretionary

IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of International Religious Freedom, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$3.5M-$3.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 9, 2026
Close date
1
Expected awards

The verdict

IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community is a closed discretionary listing from Office of International Religious Freedom that offered $3,500,000 -- $3,500,000 across 1 expected award. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$3.5M-$3.5M
award range
Closed
application status
1
expected award
19.345
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community - is cataloged under number DFOP0018450 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.345, posted by Office of International Religious Freedom. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 2, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $3,500,000 -- $3,500,000. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 9, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$3,500,000 -- $3,500,000

Close Date

July 9, 2026

Posted

June 2, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Nigeria’s legal community to defend religious freedom and constructively engage state actors on cases involving religious freedom violations, including violations of mutually reinforcing rights, such as the freedoms of association, assembly, expression, and movement.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

IRFGrants@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 2, 2026
Close Date July 9, 2026
Last Updated June 2, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community", offered by Office of International Religious Freedom. It is associated with CFDA program 19.345. The Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support Nigeria’s legal community to defend ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 9, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $3,500,000 -- $3,500,000. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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