Supporting Groups Targeted for TNR in Europe and Eurasia

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support organizations implementing projects that combat transnational repression in the Europe and Eurasia region. The solicitation, identified as DFOP0019335, was posted on July 16, 2026, with a responsive deadline of August 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov or MyGrants, and applicants are required to have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and current SAM.gov registration. The anticipated project start date is September 30, 2026, with a performance period of 18 to 24 months, concluding between March 30, 2028, and September 30, 2028. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Bureau will maintain substantial involvement in program planning, implementation, and oversight, including approval of work plans, subawards, and major amendments. Applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal including mandatory forms (SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B), a 15-page narrative with an executive summary and logic model, a detailed budget in Excel, and supporting attachments such as letters of support, a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement if applicable, and official permission letters. Key personnel descriptions limited to two pages are required, but full resumes are not. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting guidelines: 12-point Times New Roman font, single spacing, 1-inch margins, and all content must be in English. Security is a critical component, requiring applicants to submit a detailed security plan addressing operational, digital, and political risks, with mandatory updates every six months. All subrecipients must be vetted in SAM.gov and possess a UEI, while contractors are limited to providing goods or services without programmatic influence. Indirect costs may be claimed at a 10% de minimis rate of Modified Total Direct Costs if no NICRA is available. Evaluation is conducted on a trade-off basis, prioritizing program quality, organizational capacity, feasibility, budget reasonableness, monitoring and evaluation rigor, and sustainability, without assigning numerical weights. The U.S. Government’s branding and attribution guidelines must be followed on all public materials, and compliance with 2 CFR 200, the Fly