Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism is soliciting proposals for a project aimed at combating the exploitation of illicit mining by violent foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). The initiative emphasizes the critical connection between FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) involved in illegal mining activities. Applicants are encouraged to develop an integrated strategy that includes collaboration with various stakeholders such as civilian law enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies overseeing the mining sector, judicial authorities including judges and prosecutors, as well as civil society actors when suitable. The solicitation, titled "Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining," was posted on June 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. It is issued by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor within the Department of State. While no specific set-asides or NAICS codes are indicated, the contract targets federal organizations. The overall goal is to disrupt and mitigate the financial and operational capacities of FTOs and TCOs by addressing their involvement in illicit mining through a comprehensive and coordinated approach.