International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) Emergency Assistance
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor is offering a funding opportunity through the International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) for emergency assistance aimed at victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, for-profit entities, and foreign non-profits, all of which are invited to submit proposals that emphasize timely aid delivery and verification of emergency conditions. The program anticipates a single award of $4,853,409, with a performance period of 36 to 48 months, and applications are due by March 16, 2026. Interested organizations can find more information and submit inquiries via email at IRFGrants@state.gov or through the provided link to the opportunity in MyGrants.
Eligible Applicants
The following organizations are eligible to apply: U.S.-based non-profit organizations/NGOs with or without 501(c)(3) status Private, public, or state institutions of higher education For-profit organizations or businesses Foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) Public International Organizations