Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

Bureau of Counterterrorism
DFOP0018502
Application Deadline
Jul 27, 2026
30 days left
Days Remaining
30
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$4,933,399
Total Program Funding
$0

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, is seeking applications for a cooperative agreement to support law enforcement in countering online recruitment efforts by U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations. Recipients will focus on combatting cross-border recruitment and the use of emerging technologies, such as generative artificial intelligence, by jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists. Grantees will be required to develop a robust Performance Monitoring Plan containing a mix of SMART outcome-level and output-level indicators, including at least three Bureau of Counterterrorism standard indicators, to rigorously measure project implementation and results. Applications must be submitted by July 27, 2026, for this funding opportunity, which features an award ceiling and floor of $4,933,399, and inquiries can be directed to CT_Grants@state.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted
Additional Eligibility Information

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Public and private educational institutions For-profit organizations; Public International Organizations (PIOs) and Governmental institutions

Grant Documents

9 Files

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMay 28, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentJun 22, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJul 27, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$4,933,399
Award Floor
$4,933,399
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Bureau of Counterterrorism(DOS-SCT)
Funding Category
Other
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

CFDA Numbers

19.701

Official Sources