Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism is seeking solutions to combat the growing threat of online recruitment by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations, including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, whose activities are increasingly amplified through digital platforms and emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence. These groups exploit the global reach of the internet to radicalize and mobilize individuals across borders, making traditional law enforcement approaches less effective and necessitating innovative, coordinated responses. This funding opportunity aims to empower law enforcement agencies with tools, strategies, and capabilities to disrupt and dismantle these online recruitment ecosystems through intelligence-driven, cross-border collaboration and technological innovation. The solicitation, numbered DFOP0018502 and posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 27, 2026, is open to entities capable of delivering actionable counterterrorism solutions aligned with federal priorities under NAICS code 561611. The award will be administered by the Bureau of Counterterrorism within the Department of State, with no geographic restrictions on performance location specified. Interested parties must engage through the official grants portal, and all inquiries should be directed to the designated point of contact listed. Funding is contingent upon congressional appropriations and availability, and proposals must demonstrate clear efficacy in reducing the operational capacity of terrorist groups to recruit via digital means.