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Countering Terrorist Recruitment Online

Bureau of Counterterrorism (DOS) · Competitive grant · Science & Technology

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.

Apply at official source