FY26 PDS Notice of Funding Opportunity – Countering Violence Against Christians and Other Ethnic/Religious Groups in Nigeria
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Embassy Abuja Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission to Nigeria is seeking grant applications to support programming that counters violence against Christians and other ethnic and religious groups in Nigeria. The work focuses on inter-community interventions that strengthen relationships between communities and government and address drivers of violence and extremism in North-Central states, with emphasis on Benue and Plateau States. Projects should advance interfaith dialogue, reduce youth vulnerability to extremism, strengthen local collaboration on conflict prevention, and improve community awareness of religious freedom, with a period of performance of 12 to 18 months beginning in October 2026. The award is a single grant with $100,000 available, and applications are due June 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT; inquiries may be directed to PASAbujaGrants@state.gov.