Track 2.0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is inviting qualified organizations to apply for a funding opportunity to establish a rapid response mechanism that supports Track 2.0 peacebuilding initiatives in conflict-affected regions critical to U.S. strategic interests. This initiative aims to convene civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other essential stakeholders to foster dialogue, build trust, and sustain peace processes through flexible, timely interventions. Priority regions include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and other areas identified as strategically significant due to ongoing or emerging conflicts. The program emphasizes agility and responsiveness, enabling grantees to rapidly activate dialogue platforms and community-led peacebuilding efforts in dynamic and often unstable environments. Applications must be submitted by August 13, 2026, and all proposals should demonstrate a clear understanding of local contexts and the ability to deliver measurable outcomes through inclusive, non-governmental engagement. The solicitation, issued under DFOP0019287, is open to a broad range of organizations with relevant expertise in conflict resolution, human rights, and community engagement, and inquiries can be directed to the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the provided contact number.