Countering Foreign Terrorist Organization Use of Illicit Mining
The State Department seeks proposals to combat foreign terrorist groups' involvement in illicit mining, emphasizing collaboration among law enforcement, regulators, judiciary, and civil society.
Funder: Bureau of Counterterrorism
Due Dates: June 19, 2026 (Questions deadline) | July 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $4,933,399 per award; project duration up to 24 months; 1 expected award.
Summary: Supports initiatives to disrupt the use of illicit mining by violent foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations, with a focus on the Western Hemisphere.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; only one application per organization allowed.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Counterterrorism seeks proposals that address the exploitation of illicit mining by violent Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), particularly in the Western Hemisphere. The initiative aims to disrupt the financing and operational capacity of these groups by targeting the nexus between illegal mining and terrorist/criminal networks. Projects should propose integrated approaches involving civilian law enforcement, mining sector regulators, judiciary, and civil society, and should leverage technology and cross-border coordination to strengthen regulatory, investigative, and prosecutorial capacities.
