OPEN CFDA 19.345 ↗ Competitive Grant Competitive ~100h typical effort

Leveraging Early Warning Early Response Systems to Promote Peace and Security in Sudan

🏛 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)

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⏰ Deadline
Aug 17, 2026 in 31 days
💰 Award amount
$1M – $1.97M
📍 Scope
International

Can you apply?

This grant is for organizations working to prevent atrocities and promote peace in Sudan. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, civil society organizations, think tanks, public and private educational institutions, and for-profit organizations. Projects must support local-level conflict prevention, mitigation, and response efforts. The grant targets peacebuilding and security initiatives within Sudan's context.

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Program description

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support local level efforts to prevent, mitigate, and respond to atrocities and promote peace and security in Sudan.

Who can apply

Eligible applicants

How to apply

Application links

Key dates & requirements

Required documents

  • Application form (DS-11 or equivalent)
  • Project narrative/proposal
  • Budget and detailed budget narrative
  • Organizational capacity/capability statement
  • Security and safety plan
  • Letters of support from local partners

Program contact

  • 👤 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
  • 📞 202-890-9795

Funding track record

Recent awards under CFDA 19.345 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.

42
awards (3 yrs)
$1.6B
total funded
23
unique recipients
$37.2M
average award

Top 10 Largest Recent Awards

  1. $315,860,780
  2. $315,249,800
  3. $315,000,000
  4. $300,000,000
  5. $169,139,219
  6. $41,873,445
  7. $25,316,509
  8. $25,249,252
  9. $18,266,765
  10. $10,254,124

Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.

FAQ

What organizations can apply for this grant?

Nonprofits, NGOs, think tanks, educational institutions (public and private), and for-profit organizations are eligible. Your organization must have the capacity to work on atrocity prevention and peacebuilding in Sudan.

What activities does this grant fund?

Projects focused on preventing, mitigating, and responding to atrocities. Activities must address peace and security promotion at the local level in Sudan.

When is the deadline?

The application deadline is August 17, 2026. Plan ahead as this is a fixed deadline with no extensions.

What is the typical funding range?

Awards range from $1,000,000 to $1,973,359. Highly competitive funding for significant peacebuilding initiatives.

Is cost-sharing required?

No cost-sharing or matching funds are required. The full project budget can be grant-funded.

💡 Tips for applicants

  • Demonstrate proven experience working in Sudan or similar post-conflict contexts. Credibility on the ground is critical for competitiveness.
  • Center local voices and leadership in your project design. DRL prioritizes community-led approaches to peacebuilding.
  • Develop strong partnerships with Sudanese organizations. Foreign organizations working alone face lower review scores.
  • Include detailed security risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Operating in Sudan requires clear safety planning for staff and partners.
  • Align your project with international humanitarian law and UN principles on atrocity prevention. Strong normative framework strengthens proposals.

⚠️ Common mistakes

Underestimating security challenges and partner capacity. Lack of local relationships or Sudanese organization buy-in. Unclear theory of change linking activities to atrocity prevention outcomes.

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