Synopsis

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Counterterrorism (CT) is seeking proposals for an initiative that will address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent FTOs. Special focus should be on the relationship and involvement of FTOs and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) in the space. Competitive proposals should take an integrated approach to the threat and include civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judges and prosecutors, and civil society where appropriate.
Response Date	Jul 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	4,933,399
Award Floor	2,000,000
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:	- Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations; - Public and private educational institutions; - For-profit organizations; and - 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:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 703-516-1684

CFDA Program(s)

• 19.701: Global Counterterrorism Programs