Track 2.0 Peacebuilding and Dialogue Support
🏛 Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (DOS-DRL)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations working on peacebuilding and dialogue in conflict-affected regions. Eligible applicants include US and foreign not-for-profit organizations, think tanks, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. The program supports Track 2.0 style convenings that bring together civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other stakeholders to advance peace processes. Supported regions include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other areas of strategic importance to the United States.
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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 a rapid response mechanism to support Track 2.0 style peacebuilding convenings in conflict-affected regions of strategic importance to the United States. This program will provide flexible, timely support for convening civil society actors, activists, journalists, and other key stakeholders who are essential to advancing and sustaining peace processes in priority regions including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other conflict affected regions of strategic importance.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 Application Form
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Organizational Background and Capacity
- Letters of Support from Regional 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.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$315,860,780
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$315,249,800
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$315,000,000
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$300,000,000
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$169,139,219
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$41,873,445
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$25,316,509
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$25,249,252
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$18,266,765
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$10,254,124
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
US and foreign nonprofits, think tanks, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and international organizations are eligible. Your organization must work on peacebuilding and dialogue in conflict-affected regions.
What regions does this program support?
Priority regions include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Thailand, DRC, Rwanda, and other conflict-affected areas of strategic importance to the US.
What activities are funded?
The program funds Track 2.0 style convenings and dialogue events. These bring together civil society actors, activists, journalists, and stakeholders to support peace processes.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from applicants.
What is the funding amount?
The award is $1,973,359 for this competition cycle. This is a fixed amount, not a range.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of your target region and the key stakeholders you'll convene. Reviewers expect regional expertise and existing relationships.
- Show how your convening advances a specific peace process or conflict resolution goal. Link activities to measurable outcomes.
- Emphasize flexibility and rapid response capacity. The program values organizations that can mobilize quickly when windows of opportunity open.
- Include letters of support from relevant civil society actors, journalists, and community leaders in your target region. Partnerships strengthen competitiveness.
- Clarify your organization's independence and ability to convene across political divides neutrally. Track 2.0 work requires trust from all parties.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak regional expertise or unclear connections to target stakeholders. Applications lack specific outcomes tied to peace processes. Insufficient attention to rapid response capacity and flexibility in proposal design.
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