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Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online
Bureau of Counterterrorism
DFOP0018502
DOS-SCT
General Information
N/a
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
July 27, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
N/a
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$4,933,399
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
DFOP0018502
Owning Agency:
DOS-SCT
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
| U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are increasingly digital, thus making counterterrorism investigations more complex across borders. Furthermore, emerging technology, such as generative artificial intelligence (AI), are enhancing recruitment effectiveness with target populations. The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Counterterrorism, announces this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to support law enforcement in countering U.S.-designated FTO online recruitment, pending the availability of funds. | |
| Response Date | Jul 27, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | May 28, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 4,933,399 |
| Award Floor | 4,933,399 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | 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 |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Bureau of Counterterrorism |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to Opportunity in MyGrants |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 19.701: Global Counterterrorism Programs
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