Open · DFOP0019542 · CFDA 19.345 · Discretionary

Promoting Civilizational Values

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$2.0M-$2.0M
Award range
Open
Status
10d
Days left
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Promoting Civilizational Values is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, offering $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359. Applications close in 10 days.

$2.0M-$2.0M
award range
Open
10 days left
19.345
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Promoting Civilizational Values - is cataloged under number DFOP0019542 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 19.345, posted by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on August 7, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359. 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. Applications close on August 21, 2026 - roughly 10 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$1,973,359 -- $1,973,359

Close Date

August 21, 2026

Posted

August 7, 2026

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

DRL requests proposals to strengthen the ability of European countries and institutions to protect freedom of expression, political pluralism, and national self-government. This funding opportunity directly supports the U.S. National Security Strategy's priority of "building up the healthy nations of Central, Eastern, and Southern Europe through commercial ties, political collaboration, and cultural and educational exchanges.”

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

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Agency Contact

drl-pru-solicitation@state.gov

Key Dates

Posted August 7, 2026
Close Date August 21, 2026
Last Updated August 7, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Promoting Civilizational Values", offered by Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor. It is associated with CFDA program 19.345. DRL requests proposals to strengthen the ability of European countries and institutions to protect freedom of expression, political pluralism, and national self-government. This funding opportunity di...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 21, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,973,359 -- $1,973,359.
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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