At a glance
Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Counterterrorism for the science & technology sector. Funding is up to $4.9M. Eligible applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility". The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Not-for-p. The application deadline is July 27, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $4.9M
- Deadline
- Jul 27, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information 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
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DFOP0018502. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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