International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) Emergency Assistance
Posted: Jan 14, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/16/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$4,853,409
Award Floor
$4,853,409
Expected Number of Awards
1
Description
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to provide emergency financial assistance to victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom.
Synopsis
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor, Office of International Religious Freedom (IRF) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for a program to provide emergency financial assistance to victims of religious persecution and defenders of religious freedom.
Eligibility
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
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
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 19.345 - International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor
Contact Information
Agency: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Contact: Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
Phone: 202-890-9795
IRFGrants@state.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jan 14, 2026 12:24:45 PM EST
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