FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest

The FY26 DRL/IRF Global Request for Statements of Interest, solicitation number DFOP0019929, is an open competition issued by the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. This global solicitation seeks organizations to implement programs that promote religious freedom and address restrictions on such freedoms in alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals. Prime applicants may submit up to five statements of interest for single- or multi-country projects. The program aims to strengthen rights-respecting societies through a rights-based approach, specifically focusing on engagement with persecuted communities. The anticipated award floor is 1,000,000 USD with a ceiling of 3,000,000 USD, with approximately 50 awards expected. The response deadline is December 7, 2026. Applicants must possess an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Proposals are evaluated based on project design and implementation, risk management, the institution's record and capacity, the use of a rights-based approach, and cost-effectiveness. Required submission documents include SF-424 forms, a proposal narrative not exceeding ten pages, a logic model, a monthly work plan, a monitoring and evaluation narrative, and a comprehensive security plan that includes IT vulnerability assessments for any digital platforms. Evaluation emphasizes SMART indicators and the ability to demonstrate measurable outputs and outcomes. While cost-sharing is permitted, it is not required and will not influence the competitive ranking of the application.