other · DOS-SCT

Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

Bureau of Counterterrorism · DFOP0018502

Closed

Award Range

$4.9M – $4.9M

Deadline

July 27, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

State Department's Bureau of Counterterrorism is funding one ~$4.9M project to counter terrorist recruitment online. This funds organizations working to disrupt terrorist and violent extremist use of the internet for radicalization and recruitment — through technology solutions, counter-narratives, platform engagement, or research on online extremism. A significant investment in the digital counterterrorism space.

Who Should Apply

Tech nonprofits, research institutions, or organizations specializing in online counter-extremism, content moderation at scale, counter-narrative campaigns, or digital platform safety. Must have demonstrated expertise in terrorist use of the internet.

Who Should NOT Apply

General counterterrorism organizations without digital focus, social media companies (they're the platforms, not the implementers), organizations without online extremism expertise, or domestic law enforcement.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Must focus on countering terrorist online recruitment
•Must address digital radicalization through technology or counter-narratives
•Single award of ~$4.9M
•Must have demonstrated online counter-extremism expertise
•Must work across platforms and threat landscapes
•No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

This is a major award in a specialized field. The winning organization will have existing relationships with tech platforms, a track record of successful counter-narrative campaigns or technical tools for detecting extremist content, and research credentials in online radicalization. If you're not already known in the CVE (countering violent extremism) digital space, this isn't your entry point. Organizations like Tech Against Terrorism, ISD, or Moonshot CVE are the kinds of applicants State has in mind.

Competitiveness: Very high — single $4.9M award. Only 5-10 organizations globally have the right combination of CT expertise and digital platform relationships.

What This Grant Funds

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.

Attachments

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Logic Model

1.02.8_Logic_Model_Template_and_How_to_Guide_-_2026-02-12_-_GRANTS_ONLY_-_FINAL_1_1.docx

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Announcement

FP_-_Notice_of_Funding_Opportunity_DFOP0018502_1.pdf

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Q&A

Questions_and_Answers_for_NOFO_DFOP0018502_1.docx

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PMP

1.02.9_PMP_Template__How_To_Guide_-_2026-02-12_-_GRANTS_ONLY_-_FINAL_1_1.docx

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Budget Template

1.03.1_Budget_Template_FY25_with_MTDC_Calculation_Final_1_1.xlsx

Who Can Apply

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

Eligible Applicant Types

Unrestricted (open to all)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $4.9M
Maximum Award: $4.9M
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 22, 2026

Application Deadline: July 27, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

CT_Grants@state.gov

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