This grant is designed to support a partnership between the State Department and an organization that can bring together various groups like governments, universities, non-profits, businesses, and religious organizations. The goal is to promote technology that respects human rights and counters authoritarian influences by conducting research and organizing events.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization that can facilitate collaboration among different sectors, including governments, academia, civil society, industry, and faith-based groups, to promote human rights-focused technology and counter authoritarianism.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to engage multiple stakeholders
- Proposals that do not align with the grant's objectives
- Lack of experience in organizing academic research and events
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity statement
- Letters of support from partners
- Proof of eligibility
- Past performance references
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
- Resumes of key personnel
- Work plan with timeline
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with human rights and anti-authoritarian objectives
- Strict adherence to federal grant regulations
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization without restrictions. This includes entities such as non-profits, academic institutions, industry groups, and faith-based organizations that can engage in activities promoting human rights and countering authoritarian influences.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization that can facilitate collaboration among different sectors, including governments, academia, civil society, industry, and faith-based groups, to promote human rights-focused technology and counter authoritarianism.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to engage multiple stakeholders
- Proposals that do not align with the grant's objectives
- Lack of experience in organizing academic research and events
- Non-compliance with federal regulations
Use of Funds
The funds must be used to organize activities such as academic research and events that promote a human-centered approach to technology, respect human rights, and counter authoritarian influences.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026(4 days)
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility and objectives
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget
- Gather letters of support
- Complete SAM registration
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Compile resumes of key staff
- Submit application by the deadline